Butler Bulldogs vs DePaul Blue Demons Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/22/2023

Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Venue:  Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL

Where to Watch:  Fox Sports 1

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Butler +2, DePaul -2; Over/Under:  137.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Butler +2, DePaul -2; Over/Under:  137.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Butler +2, DePaul -2; Over/Under:  137.5 points

Butler Bulldogs:  13-15 (5-12) (9th place, Big East)

DePaul Blue Demons:  9-18 (3-13) (10th place, Big East)

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Butler Bulldogs:  2-3  last 5

DePaul Blue Demons:  0-5  last 5

Butler is coming into this game with a 13-15 record overall and they are 2-8 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 5-12 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Villanova Wildcats and the Georgetown Hoyas in their last game. Jayden Taylor led the team in points in that game with 21 while Simas Lukosius and Ali Ali each were next on the team with 11 points. Eric Hunter Jr. led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Eric Hunter Jr. led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 41.7% from the field, 26.9% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 65.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.5 PPG against them. Butler has an ATS record of 12-14-2 this season and their O/U record is 8-18-2.

DePaul is coming into this game with a 9-18 record overall and they are 7-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 3-13 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game on an 8 game losing streak with losses coming against the Providence Friars, the Georgetown Hoyas, the Marquette Golden Eagles, the UConn Huskies, the Seton Hall Pirates, the Villanova Wildcats, the St. John’s Red Storm, and the Xavier Musketeers in their last game. Umoja Gibson led the team in points in that game with 17 while Da'Sean Nelson was next on the team with 16 points. Javan Johnson led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Nick Ongenda led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 42.1% from the field, 45% from 3-point range, and 78.6% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 71.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 76.9 PPG against them. DePaul has an ATS record of 10-15-2 this season and their O/U record is 13-13-1.

The current betting odds have DePaul listed as a 2 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. DePaul hasn't been great this season with their 9-18 record overall and they have been one of the worst teams in the Big East this season with their 3-13 conference record. They have also lost 8 games in a row now but they are going to be at home here and they have gotten a majority of their wins this year at home as they have a 7-6 home record. Their opponent here hasn't been that great either this season as Butler is only 13-15 overall and they are also one of the worst teams in the Big East with a 5-12 conference record. They have been terrible in their road games though with a 2-8 road record and they have lost 2 games in a row now entering this one. Both of these teams have been really bad this year and Butler already beat DePaul at home earlier this season so DePaul has some extra motivation in this game too. The best way to place a bet here is on DePaul to cover the spread in this game.

Butler DePaul Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (8:30 pm ET start time) is DePaul 64 Butler 60.

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Butler Bulldogs: 18-5 ATS off 2 straight losses against conference rivals. 20-7 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses. 19-8 UNDER in all games.

DePaul Blue Demons: 16-26 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick. 10-20 ATS after playing a road game. 24-10 UNDER after allowing 80 points or more in a loss to a conference rival.

Butler Bulldogs:  M. Bates (C) Ques Wed - Undisclosed. J. Mulloy (F) Out indefinitely - Ankle.

DePaul Blue Demons:  Y. Anei (F) Ques Wed - Hamstring. A. Bynum (G) Out indefinitely - Suspension.

"We didn't have it today. We did not have it today. Even at the beginning we were sloppy. We had three-on-ones, four-on-twos and we weren't converting. Our pace was not good. Our activity on defense was not good and they got comfortable. They got some momentum and we allowed them to do that. There's no question about it." - Thad Matta after his team’s loss against Georgetown in their last game.

“I think they are the best offensive team in our league. If not the best, they’re in the top two definitely.  They can beat you in a lot of different ways.” - Tony Stubblefield after his team’s loss against Xavier in their last game.

M. Bates 

C. Harris 

E. Hunter 

S. Lukosius 

J. Taylor

Y. Anei 

P. Gebrewhit 

U. Gibson 

J. Johnson 

E. Penn

PPG: J. Taylor (13.1)

APG: S. Lukosius (3)

Reb/G: M. Bates (5.7)

PPG: U. Gibson (16.2)

APG: U. Gibson (4.7)

Reb/G: E. Penn (7.2)

Coaches:

Butler Bulldogs: Thad Matta (1st season)

DePaul Blue Demons: Tony Stubblefield (2nd season)