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BUTLER +1 - I cashed a nice ticket by fading Butler as a road favorite on Thursday, but I like them to bounce back strong this evening. This is a team that rarely loses 2 games in a row, as they are 13-2 S/U when coming off a loss since 2000, winning those rebound games by an average of 12.7 points. They are also looking for some form of revenge, as they have lost at Detroit each of the last 2 seasons. Detroit is just 4-5 ATS at home this season, despite playing a relatively soft schedule. These teams are also far apart in the all-important RPI Index that the NCAA Committee uses for their tournament selections, as Detroit is ranked #120, while Butler reports home at a much more respectable #54.
