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Connecticut Huskies Favored to Win Big East Battle Against Butler Bulldogs

In this content, we are preparing you for the upcoming Big East basketball battle between the Butler Bulldogs and the Connecticut Huskies. The game is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. ET at the XL Center. Connecticut previously defeated Butler 78-74 on December 21 in Indianapolis. The Huskies have a strong track record against the Bulldogs, going 10-0 straight-up and 8-2 against the spread in their last ten matchups. Connecticut is favored to win by 13 points and the line has not changed. This prediction is brought to you by Michael Briggs.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulldogs +675 | Huskies -1050
• Spread: Bulldogs +13 (-110) | Huskies -13 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Connecticut will win straight-up is 91%.

Butler vs Connecticut Stats

Butler Bulldogs

Butler recently secured a win against Seton Hall, breaking a nine-game losing streak. They are struggling in Big East competition this season but showed improvement in their last game. The team's leading scorer is senior forward Jahmyl Telfort, with other key players to watch including Pierre Brooks II and Patrick McCaffery. Defensively, Butler ranks 122nd in efficiency and allows an average of 71.4 points per game. The team has no new injuries to report for their upcoming game against UConn. Overall, Butler's stats show they are ranked 250 in offense, 195 in defense, and have a record of 8-10 this season. Their offensive strength lies in three-point shooting, while defensively they struggle with free throw defense.

Connecticut Huskies Analysis

The Connecticut Huskies suffered a 68-63 loss to Creighton in their last game, ending their 28-game home winning streak. Despite shooting 44.8 percent from the field, the Huskies were unable to secure a victory. Star freshman forward Liam McNeely remains sidelined due to an ankle injury. The team is led by junior forward Alex Karaban, who averages 15.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Connecticut ranks 30th in college hoops, with a strong offensive performance but weaker defensive efficiency. No new injuries are reported for their upcoming game against Butler. Offensively, the Huskies excel in field goal percentage and three-point shooting, while defensively they struggle to contain their opponents. Butler holds a 3-0 record against Connecticut in their last three matchups. The Huskies have a power ranking of 122, ranking 37th in offense and 89th in defense.

Expert Analysis: Which Big East Team is Projected to Cover the Spread in Butler Bulldogs vs. UConn Huskies Matchup?

Discover which of these Big East basketball teams is projected to cover the spread in this expert analysis of the upcoming Butler Bulldogs versus UConn Huskies matchup. Explore key factors, statistics, and insights to better inform your betting decisions.

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