Who's Playing

Providence @ Butler

Current Records: Providence 10-3; Butler 8-5

What to Know

The Butler Bulldogs are 4-13 against the Providence Friars since December of 2015, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Thursday. Butler and Providence will face off in a Big East battle at 6:30 p.m. ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Friars should still be riding high after a victory, while Butler will be looking to right the ship.

Last Thursday, Butler got maybe a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Creighton Bluejays an easy 78-56 win. Guard Chuck Harris (14 points) was the top scorer for Butler.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Providence beat the Marquette Golden Eagles 103-98 last week. Providence's guard Bryce Hopkins did his thing and dropped a double-double on 29 points and 23 boards.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Butler is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (7-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

Butler is now 8-5 while Providence sits at 10-3. The Friars are 7-2 after wins this season, and the Bulldogs are 3-1 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $17.49

Odds

The Bulldogs are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Friars, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Providence have won 13 out of their last 17 games against Butler.

  • Mar 10, 2022 - Providence 65 vs. Butler 61
  • Feb 20, 2022 - Providence 71 vs. Butler 70
  • Jan 23, 2022 - Providence 69 vs. Butler 62
  • 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