The Friars open Big East play on the road at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse on New Year’s Eve at 2:30pm EST on CBS Sports Network. The line has opened and Providence is an 8 point underdog at Butler. The Friars and Bulldogs are both 7-5 ATS this season. Butler has had their last 4 games go Under after the prior 6 went Over the Total. Providence’s last 4 games have gone Over the Total.

UPDATE 12/30/15 2:30pm: The line moved to PC +7.5 at 1:20pm and is now down to PC +6.5

Stay tuned for updates as the line moves.

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