Last Updated on March 26, 2011 6:00 pm by drew
Butler vs. Florida Odds
NEW ORLEANS, LA (TheSpread) – Butler looks to make its second-straight Final Four on Saturday when the Bulldogs take on Florida in the Southeast Regional Final.
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Florida is the No. 2 seed in the region while Butler is the No. 8 seed. This game will tip off at 4:30PM ET from the New Orleans Arena.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com Florida has odds of -3.5 points against Butler on Saturday. The over/under total has been set at 132 points.
Butler is 26-9 on the season and 7-1 on a neutral floor. The Bulldogs are 18-13-2 against the point spread odds and they have went over the point total in 18 of 33 lined games. Butler defeated Wisconsin 61-54 on Thursday to reach the regional final. Butler held a 20-point lead in the second half and held off a late surge by the Badgers. The Bulldogs held Wisconsin to 30.4 percent shooting from the field and 24 percent shooting from 3-point land. Matt Howard led the Bulldogs with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Florida is 29-7 on the season and 6-1 on a neutral floor. The Gators are 17-14-1 against the point spread odds and they have went over the point total in 20 of 31 lined games. The Gators defeated BYU 83-74 on Friday to reach the Elite Eight. The Gators went to overtime to get the win, but held BYU to 35.2 percent shooting throughout the game. Florida was led in the win by Alex Tyus, who had 19 points and 17 rebounds. Tyus shot 8-for-9 from the field.
Trends show that Butler is 14-2 against the point spread odds in their last 16 games played at a neutral site while Florida is 12-2 ATS in their last 14 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.
In terms of injuries, Florida comes in healthy while Butler center Andrew Smith is probable to play despite a knee injury.
Over 5,300 public bets have been placed on this game with Florida getting 60% of the wagers with odds of -3.5 points against Butler on Saturday.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Butler vs. Florida, 4:30PM ET (View Matchup)
Butler +3.5 Over 132
Florida -3.5 Under 132
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