Butler Bulldogs (15-7) vs. Connecticut Huskies (20-2)
February 6, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Connecticut Huskies -14.5; Over/Under: +149
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The Butler Bulldogs are riding a 4-game winning streak. The UConn Huskies have won their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Butler Bulldogs vs UConn Huskies prediction.
Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Butler Bulldogs beat DePaul, Georgetown, Villanova, and Creighton during this streak. The Butler Bulldogs are averaging 81.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Pierre Brooks is averaging 16.5 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Jahmyl Terlfort is averaging 14.4 points and 2.9 assists. DJ Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Posh Alexander is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Butler Bulldogs are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The Butler Bulldogs are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
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UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies recently beat Xavier, Providence, and St. John’s. The UConn Huskies are averaging 81.4 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 64.2 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Tristen Newton is averaging 15.9 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Cam Spencer is averaging 15.3 points and 3.2 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer and Donovan Clingan is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Connecticut Huskies Team Facts
- Connecticut has won each of its last 10 games.
- Ten of Connecticut’s last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at XL Center have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Connecticut has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games at XL Center.
Butler Bulldogs Team Facts
- Butler has lost each of its last seven games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Six of Butler’s last seven games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Butler has lost the first half in 14 of its last 15 road games against the Big East Conference.
Butler Bulldogs vs UConn Huskies prediction
The UConn Huskies are obviously the better team, and they already beat Butler on the road last month, so I understand the line being what it is. However, let’s not act like Butler hasn’t put together a solid two weeks, and they did just beat Creighton on the road as 10 point underdogs. The Butler Bulldogs are one of the best offenses in the country, and they can be dangerous if those shots are falling. Lot of points here and no respect for Butler. I’ll grab the points.
