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UConn vs Butler Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Butler (8-10) vs. UConn (13-5)
January 21, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: UConn -13; Over/Under: 143.5
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In this article, we will formulate a UConn vs Butler Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st, at the XL Center. Let’s take a UConn Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs pick. 

Butler Has Some Issues 

Butler has some major issues all season but they are coming off a victory here. Butler scored 82 points and that was enough for them to hold onto the victory. At halftime, they were up 41-35. Butler shot 51 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Pierre Brooks II had a strong game putting up 19 points, four rebounds, and four assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. 


Butler sits with an 8-10 record overall and they have gone 8-10 against the spread. Butler is averaging 72.2 points while their defense is giving up 71.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 249th in the league while the defense is ranked 187th in the league. Jahmyl Telfort has been the top player for Butler averaging 15.2 points while shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 37.7 percent from behind the thee point line. 

UConn Looks to Bounce Back

UConn in the last game faced off against Creighton and they didn’t look great. UConn scored 63 points while the defense gave up 68 points. UConn is shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 31.6  percent from behind the three-point line. There were different players that put up at least 14 points. Hassan Diarra put up 15 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Two games ago against Georgetown, UConn secured a 68-60 victory. 

UConn on the season is averaging 80.9 points while their defense is giving up 68.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 50th in the league while the defense is ranked 85th. They are averaging 58.17 field goals attempted per game which is 214th in the league. From the free throw line, they are shooting 78.8 percent which is 11th in the league. Alex Karaban has been the top player averaging 15.6 points while shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why UConn Will Beat Butler

  • Connecticut has won each of its last 14 night games at XL Center.
  • Butler has lost eight of its last nine away games when playing with a rest advantage.
  • Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last six Tuesday home games against the Big East Conference.

UConn vs Butler Prediction

UConn struggled in the last game and they are going to bounce back here. UConn is averaging 80.9 points per game and they are going to put on a show again. They have a balanced attack with the offense, and they are going to be better here. Butler’s defense isn’t going to give them any short. Butler is averaging 72.2 points per game but they aren’t going to get close to that here. Back UConn against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Uconn -13

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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