Number 11 UConn heads to Indy to face unranked Butler on Saturday afternoon. The game is at 12:00 PM ET on Peacock. Can UConn cover the 7.5-point spread as road favorites? Keep reading for our UConn vs. Butler prediction.
The UConn Huskies are 9-3 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 6-5-1 ATS this season.
The Butler Bulldogs are 7-5 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 6-6 ATS this season.
UConn vs. Butler Matchup & Betting Odds
613 UConn Huskies (-7.5) at 614 Butler Bulldogs (+7.5); o/u 144.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 21, 2024
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TV: Peacock
UConn vs. Butler Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 90% of public bettors are currently backing UConn when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
UConn Huskies Game Notes
Huskies center Tarris Reed Jr. notched a double-double in his team’s 94-89 overtime win over Xavier on Wednesday night. The 6’10” junior logged 20 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 4 blocks. Reed shot 7 of 11 from the field and 6 of 6 from the foul line in the victory.
UConn forward Alex Karaban also played well in his team’s game on Wednesday. The junior from Southborough, MA recorded 20 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks, and 3 made three-pointers. Karaban leads the team in scoring with 16.0 points per game this year.
Butler Bulldogs Game Notes
Bulldogs forward Jahmyl Telfort had a double-double in his team’s 80-70 loss to Marquette on Wednesday. The senior from Montreal registered 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists across 38 minutes. Telfort shot 5 of 8 from the field and 2 of 4 from long distance in the loss.
Butler guard Kolby King provided a spark off the bench in his team’s game on Wednesday. The Tulane transfer accumulated 16 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and a made three-pointer across 27 minutes. King is fourth on the team in scoring with 7.2 points per game this season.
UConn vs. Butler CBB Betting Trends
UConn is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games against Butler.
The Huskies are 29-14-1 ATS after a win since the start of last season.
Butler is 6-12 ATS after a loss since the start of last season.
Butler is 1-3 ATS as a home underdog since the beginning of last season.
UConn vs. Butler CBB Prediction:
UConn has been money against the spread in several scenarios that are relevant to Saturday’s game. The Huskies are 16-8 ATS when playing an opponent on equal rest and 32-16-1 ATS as a favorite since the start of last season. Furthermore, UConn is 8-4 ATS as the road team and 15-9 ATS in conference games since the beginning of last season. The Huskies are 9-0 straight up and 8-1 against the spread in their last 9 games against the Bulldogs. I like UConn to improve both of those records here. I’m laying the points with the Huskies on the road in Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon.