The Butler Bulldogs (5-10) are 6.5-point favorites as they try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the DePaul Blue Demons (3-7) on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The game airs at 12:00 PM ET on FS1. The point total in the matchup is set at 130.5.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 130.5 | -115 | -105 | -288 | 232 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| DePaul (+6.5) | Over (130.5) | Butler 69 DePaul 67 |
Total Facts
- The Bulldogs and their opponents have scored no less than 130.5 points — this matchup’s over/under — in six of 15 outings (40%) this year.
- In seven of 10 games (70%) this year, DePaul and its opponents have combined to score at least 130.5 points.
- These two teams average a combined 131.8 points per game, 1.3 more points than the total of 130.5 set for this matchup.
- The Bulldogs and the Blue Demons have seen their opponents average a combined 8.9 more points per game than the over/under of 130.5 set in this outing.
- The average point total for Bulldogs games this year is 0.5 less points than the over/under of 130.5 in this matchup.
- The average total for Blue Demons games this year is 10.7 more points than the point total of 130.5 in this outing.
Scoring Betting Tips
- The Bulldogs average 9.4 fewer points per game (62.7) than the Blue Demons allow (72.1).
- Butler is 0-1 overall and 0-0 against the spread when scoring more than 72.1 points.
- DePaul is 1-6 overall and 3-4 against the spread when allowing more than 62.7 points.
- The Blue Demons put up an average of 69.1 points per game, only 1.8 more points than the 67.3 the Bulldogs give up.
- DePaul has put together a 3-3 overall record and a 4-0 ATS record in games it scores more than 67.3 points.
- Butler’s record is 0-5 overall and 1-4 against the spread when it allows more than 69.1 points to its opponents.
- The Bulldogs have a -70-point scoring differential on the season (-4.6 per game). The Blue Demons have also been out-scored by opponents on average this year (-30 total points, -3 per game).
Butler Betting Information
- The Bulldogs have struggled somewhat against the spread this season, posting a 6-8-1 record.
- When favored by at least 6.5 points, the Bulldogs have struggled to a 0-2 record ATS this season.
- Butler has more often than not combined with its adversaries to fall short of the over, doing so 6 times in 15 contests (40%).
DePaul Betting Information
- DePaul’s record against the spread is 5-5.
- The Blue Demons have fared well as a 6.5-point underdog, going 2-0 against the spread when they are at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- DePaul has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 20% of matchups this year (2 out of 10 chances).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19/2021 | DePaul | -2 | 134 | -133 | +110 | Regular Season | 67-53 BUTLER |
| 2/29/2020 | Butler | -8 | 134.5 | -404 | +297 | Regular Season | 60-42 BUTLER |
| 1/18/2020 | Butler | -3.5 | 129 | -176 | +139 | Regular Season | 79-66 DEPAUL |
Butler Leaders
- Jair Bolden leads the Bulldogs in scoring, tallying 12.6 points per game to go with 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists.
- Bryce Nze is the Bulldogs leading rebounder, grabbing 8.2 per game, while Aaron Thompson is their best passer, distributing 3.7 assists in each contest.
- Bolden’s 2.9 made threes per game lead the Bulldogs.
- The Butler steals leader is Myles Tate, who averages 1.0 steal per game, while its blocks leader is Nze, who compiles 0.5 rejections per contest.
DePaul Leaders
- The Blue Demons’ Charlie Moore averages enough points (14.7 per game) and assists (4.2 per game) to sit atop the team’s leaderboards.
- Darious Hall is at the top of the DePaul rebounding leaderboard with 6.2 rebounds per game. He also racks up 7.3 points and tacks on 1.6 assists per game.
- Moore leads the Blue Demons in three-point shooting with an average of 1.8 made threes per game.
- DePaul’s leader in steals is Javon Freeman-Liberty (1.5 per game), and its leader in blocks is Nick Ongenda (1.6 per game).
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