Butler Bulldogs vs Connecticut Huskies Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 -1,050
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 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 16-16 this season. Their offensive strength lies in three-point shooting, while defensively they struggle with free throw defense.