Providence(12) vs. Butler(9)

[Westbrook#36]

Providence @ Butler 12/31 2:30 CBSSN

Figured if X/Nova deserved it's own thread so did this top ten match-up.

Edit: Updated Providence's ranking in thread title

[DudeAnon]

Butler is just tough. I have learned not to bet against them.

[EMT]

Dunn & Bentil are the two best players on the floor......Friars win.

[anXUfan]

What a huge game. I'm going with Butler assuming Chrabascz is at full or near full strength. He looked banged up vs Purdue.

[BMRadio99]

What a huge game. I'm going with Butler assuming Chrabascz is at full or near full strength. He looked banged up vs Purdue.

Chrabascz played with a brace (hyperextended knee vs Purdue) vs. SUU early this week and looked fine. Assuming he's 100% by now.

[GumbyDamnit!]

Dunn & Bentil are the two best players on the floor......Friars win.

Good thing it's not a 2 on 2 game.

Butler wins.

[Westbrook#36]

Going with Butler, just because they are at home. Agree that the Friars will have the best 2 players, although Butler has better depth.

[ecasadoSBU]

Butler! All the way. Since I'm not a fan of any B.E team. I think I'm riding with Butler for the rest of the year.

[Vill]

Frankly I would be surprised to see road teams wins either of the big openers. If one can, that's a huge advantage in the conference race.

[kmacker69]

Should be a good game, wouldn't put any money on it, but at Hinkle the Dawgs will find a way.