SMU Mustangs vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mustangs and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FS2, and it’s hosted by the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Butler being favored by -1.5 over SMU.
SMU MUSTANGS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Butler Bulldogs -1.5
This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Mustangs Win in Indianapolis?
SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games
SMU improved to 2-0 on the season with an 81-68 win over UNCG on Monday, November 11th. The Mustangs were -14 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.
SMU led 41-35 at halftime and added 40 points in the 2nd half while holding UNCG to 33. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.
SMU’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.1% on 6-of-23 shooting, but connected on 51.2% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 21-of-30 for 70%.
Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Malik Henry was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4. SMU also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists as a team.
SMU’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 27 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the Mustangs allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 21 for 41 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, SMU held their opponents to just 26% shooting, with only 6 made threes on 23 attempts. The Mustangs also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 70%. SMU gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Butler Find a Way to Win at Home?
Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Butler improved to 2-0 on the season with an 85-65 win over Western Michigan on Monday. The Bulldogs, who were favored by 17 points, covered the spread in the home victory.
Butler led 39-37 at halftime but clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 28 points while scoring 46. The game’s total points of 150 slightly exceeded the over/under line of 149.
Butler’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 56%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66%, thanks to hitting 47.6% from three-point range (10/21) and 62.1% on two-point attempts (18/29). They also connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19/24 from the line.
Pierre Brooks II led the way with 20 points and 6 assists, shooting 80% from three (4/5) and 54.5% overall. Donovan Williams struggled from the field, shooting just 26.7% (4/15) and missing all 4 of his three-point attempts, but he contributed 9 rebounds. Butler finished with just 2 offensive rebounds as a team, but dished out 21 assists.
Butler’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 65 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 29 tries.
From beyond the arc, Butler’s defense conceded 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 for 79%. The Bulldogs did limit offensive rebounds, allowing just 2.