Butler at Providence

Butler has stepped up twice this season and flopped. They lost 74-54 to No. 18 Michigan State and gave up 91 points in a loss to No. 19 Florida Atlantic. Butler was 3-9 straight up on the road last season and has lost its only true road game in the new campaign, at Michigan State. They're on a 6-18 straight-up run on the road. Meanwhile, Providence is 9-0 at home this season. The Friars are No. 1 in the Big East defensively allowing 60.7 points per game and field goal shooting allowed (.320) led by the frontcourt of Bryce Hopkins (16.7 ppg, 8.3 rpg) and 6-9 senior Josh Oduro (13.7 ppg, 6.5 rpg). The team is 11th in the nation in blocked shots (5.9 per game). When they last met in January on this court, the Friars beat the Bulldogs, 79-58. With Providence on a 40-3 straight-up run at home, the wagering value is on the home team to win the game. Take Providence on the moneyline - Max Play.