Western Michigan Broncos vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Broncos versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Butler is favored by -16.5 vs. Western Michigan.

WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos +16.5

This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Even though we have Butler winning straight-up, we like Western Michigan at +16.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Western Michigan Shock Everyone at Hinkle Fieldhouse?

Western Michigan’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 60-56 to Coastal Carolina on Monday. The Broncos, who were +4.5 point underdogs, kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 116 fell well short of the 140.5 O/U line.

After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Western Michigan tightened up defensively, allowing just 24 points in the second half while scoring 30. Though they showed resilience, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Western Michigan’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 56 points with a field goal percentage of 34.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 38.5%. They hit only 3 of 15 from beyond the arc, shooting 20% from three-point range, and went 17 of 28 from the free-throw line, finishing at 60.7%.

Rasheed Jones led the Broncos with 15 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. Markhi Strickland and Donovan Williams each added 13 points, with Williams shooting 80% from the field. The team finished with just 5 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.

Western Michigan’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, including 59% on two-point attempts (16/27). From beyond the arc, they held the team to 30% shooting, as they made 6 of their 20 three-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 66%, hitting 10 of 15 attempts. Western Michigan limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 4 in the game.

Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Butler Bulldogs Recent Game

The Bulldogs dropped their season opener at home, losing 68-66 to Austin Peay on Friday. Butler entered the game as -17 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 39-34 at halftime, Butler tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, outscoring Austin Peay 32-29. The combined points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.

Butler’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 42% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.9% of their threes (7/26), but were efficient inside, shooting 58.3% on two-point attempts (14/24). At the free-throw line, they connected on 89.5% of their shots (17/19).

LJ Thomas led the way with 29 points, shooting 48.1% overall and 25% from three (1/4), while adding 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Patrick McCaffery contributed 23 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes (62.5%) and shooting 61.5% overall, also grabbing 8 rebounds. Pierre Brooks II struggled from deep, making just 1 of 7 threes (14.3%), finishing with 13 points and 7 rebounds.

Butler’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 58% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Butler’s defense held their opponents to 7 made threes on 26 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. The opposing team also went 17/19 from the free-throw line, hitting 89% of their foul shots, and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.