The Butler Bulldogs (10-2) will clash with the Providence Friars (10-2) in a Big East matchup on Saturday at noon ET at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. The Friars are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Butler vs. Providence odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 141.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

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The model knows junior forward Bryce Hopkins has started all 45 games he has played at Providence, including all 12 this season. He is averaging 16.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 34 minutes of action. Hopkins has registered four double-doubles, including a 26-point and 12-rebound performance in a 78-64 win over Sacred Heart last Saturday.

The model is also aware junior guard Pierre Brooks powers the Bulldogs' attack. In 12 games, all starts, the former Michigan State standout is averaging 16.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He has shot 50% or better from the field in seven games, and has made multiple 3-pointers in nine games this year. Brooks pulled down a season-best seven rebounds in the 97-90 double-overtime win over California on Dec. 9.

Now, the model has set its sights on Butler vs. Providence. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread is the better value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see the model before locking in any college basketball picks.

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