Butler Bulldogs vs Louisville Cardinals Point Spread Picks

The Butler Bulldogs have been a real Cinderella story, making it to the NCAA Finals two years running. It is doubtful that they manage the same this season. Mack, Howard and Vansant are all departed - their top three players and more importantly, a ton of experience and leadership has gone with them. They have some decent replacements, but not on the level this program has been, so there is value in fading the perception left behind. Louisville is a bona fide National Championship contender, and even with Sima out with an ankle injury the depth and skill is better at every position. Play on Louisville in this one.