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Butler @ Providence

Current Records: Butler 9-9; Providence 15-2

What to Know

The #21 Providence Friars will stay at home another game and welcome the Butler Bulldogs at noon ET Jan. 23 at Dunkin' Donuts Center. The Friars are out to keep their 11-game home win streak alive.

Providence was able to grind out a solid win over the Georgetown Hoyas this past Thursday, winning 83-75. Providence relied on the efforts of forward Ed Croswell, who had 15 points along with three blocks, and forward Noah Horchler, who had 14 points in addition to seven boards.

Meanwhile, the game between the Bulldogs and the Connecticut Huskies this past Thursday was not a total blowout, but with Butler falling 75-56 at home, it was darn close to turning into one. Guard Chuck Harris (16 points) was the top scorer for Butler.

Providence is the favorite in this one, with an expected 9.5-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread this past Thursday might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The Friars and Butler split their matches last season, with Butler claiming a 70-64 victory and Providence retaliating with a 71-55 win of their own. Check back on CBSSports.com for updates on how things play out this time around.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Dunkin' Donuts Center -- Providence, Rhode Island
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $20.00

Odds

The Friars are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Friars as a 9-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Providence have won ten out of their last 14 games against Butler.

  • Dec 30, 2020 - Providence 71 vs. Butler 55
  • Dec 23, 2020 - Butler 70 vs. Providence 64
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Providence 65 vs. Butler 61
  • Jan 10, 2020 - Butler 70 vs. Providence 58
  • Mar 13, 2019 - Providence 80 vs. Butler 57
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Providence 83 vs. Butler 70
  • Feb 26, 2019 - Providence 73 vs. Butler 67
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Butler 69 vs. Providence 54
  • Jan 15, 2018 - Providence 70 vs. Butler 60
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Providence 71 vs. Butler 65
  • Jan 01, 2017 - Butler 78 vs. Providence 61
  • Mar 10, 2016 - Providence 74 vs. Butler 60
  • Jan 19, 2016 - Providence 71 vs. Butler 68
  • Dec 31, 2015 - Providence 81 vs. Butler 73

Injury Report for Providence

  • A.J. Reeves: Out (Finger)
  • Rafael Castro: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Butler

  • Christian David: Game-Time Decision (Knee)