Providence at Butler

Providence appears better than its 12-20 mark of last season. Butler, though, also looks improved from last season's 15-20 record with a new-look roster. The Bulldogs are 7-2 SU and ATS this season. They are 5-1 at home. The Friars are just 1-4 on the road and at neutral sites this season. This is just their second true road game. Look for Butler to bounce back from its upset loss to Boise State, 77-68, last Saturday. The Bulldogs were 3-point favorites in that game. The Bulldogs shot just 4-of-18 from 3-point range. That was a rare off-shooting game for Providence from long range, as the Friars rank fourth in the Big East in 3-point shooting accuracy at 35.8%. Providence rates 344th in 3-point defense. Butler can also hurt Providence on the glass. The Bulldogs rank 19th nationally in total rebounding percentage. Take Butler.