Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Broncos. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Broncos at State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, FL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and the Broncos are favored to win at home vs. the Bulldogs.

BUTLER BULLDOGS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boise State Broncos -1

This game will be played at State Farm Field House at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE BOISE STATE BRONCOS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-69 in favor of the Broncos.
  • Not only will Boise State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Will the Butler Defense Show Up on the Road?

After six games, Butler has a 4-2 record. In away games, the Bulldogs are 0-1 compared to their 4-1 home record. As of now, Butler holds a 4-2 ATS record as they prepare to face Boise State. Looking at their last five games, the team has gone 4-1 vs. the spread.

Butler’s games have, on average, featured 149.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 142.3 points so far. In the Bulldogs’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 80 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.

Coming off their recent game, the Butler offense tallied 88 points in a matchup against Penn State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50%, and they made 9 threes. The Butler offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 25 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.

This season, the Butler defense has been impressive, holding the 73rd position in the country while permitting an average of 66.8 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Butler defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Penn State knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 78 points.

Can the Broncos Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Boise State is preparing for their fifth game of the season, holding a 2-2 record. In their two road games, the Broncos are winless, while they are undefeated at home in two games. As of today’s game, Boise State has a 1-3 record against the spread this season. When playing at home, Boise State is 1-1 ATS this season, while in their previous ten home games, they have a 2-8 ATS record.

Boise State’s games have, on average, featured 139.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 138.1 points so far. When looking at the Broncos’ last three games, their over/under record is 0-2, with their games averaging 72 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Boise State offense concluded with only 65 points against VCU. Throughout the game, they made 6/16 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 41.2%. Chibuzo Agbo is leading the team in scoring at 15 points per contest. O’Mar Stanley has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 10.8 going into the game.

The Broncos’ defense is presently ranked 83rd nationally, allowing an average of 68.2 points per contest. Boise State will look once again to perform well on defense, holding VCU to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.