Butler sets sights on win No. 17

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01/20/2007 - Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 18th-ranked Butler Bulldogs are the class of the Horizon League, and they will attempt to avoid an upset when they host the Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix in Indianapolis today.

UW-Green Bay had a modest two-game win streak halted last Saturday with a 78-67 loss to Wright State. The Phoenix are now 2-7 in true road games and 2-3 in HL action, so it is understandable that they enter this afternoon's clash as a decided underdog.

Victories in two straight games and six of the last seven have enabled Butler to move to 16-2 overall and 4-1 in league action. The Bulldogs have held four of their last five opponents to 50 or fewer points, including a stellar defensive effort in Wednesday's 67-39 romp over Youngstown State that enabled the squad to improve to 8-0 at home.

Butler holds a 21-13 edge in the all-time series with Wisconsin-Green Bay, including four straight wins over the Phoenix.

Wisconsin-Green Bay has had a week to prepare for today's contest, as it hasn't played since last weekend's 11-point road loss to Wright State. The Phoenix suffered a 38-25 rebounding disadvantage in that clash and were outscored by six points from the foul line. Ryan Evanochko did all he could to keep Green Bay in the game, as he scored 27 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field, including 3-of-4 from behind the arc. Terry Evans and Mike Schachtner posted 10 points apiece for the Phoenix, who are averaging 68.4 ppg while allowing 66.3 ppg to the opposition. Evanochko is the top offensive performer through 18 outings, as he is scoring 15.2 ppg to go along with 95 assists. On a down note, he is shooting just 38.3 percent from the field. Schachtner checks in with 13.8 ppg on the strength of his 49.1 percent efficiency from three- point range.

Butler was tremendous at the defensive end against Youngstown State, limiting the Penguins to 39 points on 31 percent shooting from the floor. The Bulldogs finished the game with only eight turnovers, and their 14-of-24 shooting from three-point range played a major role in the blowout. Pete Campbell was impressive with 17 points off the bench, and Mike Green posted 16 points and 10 rebounds. The third and final double-digit scorer for Butler was Brandon Crone with 10 points. The Bulldogs are averaging 67.5 ppg while limiting opponents to 55.4 ppg on 39.7 percent efficiency from the field. A glaring negative for the squad is that it has committed 87 more turnovers than its opponents through 18 games. A.J. Graves was quiet against YSU, but he continues to lead Butler with 18.1 ppg on the strength of his 98.8 percent accuracy from the foul line. Green checks in with 13.7 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 75 assists, as he is the club's most versatile performer.

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We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS.  Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned.  For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go.  As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190).  Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”.   By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet.  For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction.  On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later.  Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick.  Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com

New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
 New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times. 
 
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season. 
 
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS. 
 
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