The Butler Bulldogs (11-9. 3-6 Big East) battle the No. 14 UConn Huskies (15-5, 4-5) Sunday. Tip from the XL Center is set for noon ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Butler vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Bulldogs lost at home to Creighton 73-52 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 7-point underdog. Butler is 9-9-2 against the spread (ATS) this season. It is 1-3-1 ATS over its last 5. The Bulldogs’ defense ranks 107th in the nation in opponents’ points per game (66.6).
The Huskies lost to Seton Hall 67-66 on the road Wednesday, failing to cover as a 5-point favorite. UConn has struggled as of late, losing 5 of its last 6 games. It is 12-7-1 ATS on the season, but just 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games. UConn ranks 41st in points per game (79) and 45th in points allowed (63.9).
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Butler at UConn odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Butler +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | UConn -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Butler +14.5 (-115) | UConn -14.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Butler at UConn picks and predictions
Prediction
UConn 76, Butler 60
Moneyline
PASS.
Simply, it’s not worth playing.
Against the spread
BET UCONN -14.5 (-105).
The Huskies, at home, should dominate. UConn is 7-3-1 ATS at home.
Although UConn hasn’t performed well in conference play for bettors, Butler is coming off a debilitating home loss against Creighton. The Bulldogs are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 and have lost 3 of their last 4 games by 15-plus points, all against teams that are unranked.
UConn beat the Bulldogs 68-46 at Butler on Dec. 17.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 136.5 (-105).
The Bulldogs have been awful offensively as of late, scoring 61 or fewer in 3 of their last 4. They scored 52 at home against Creighton. They scored 61 and 51 in their last 2 road games. Their defense is also capable, allowing just 66.6 points per game.
UConn also ranks in the top 50 in opponents’ points per game, opponents’ FG percentage and 3-point FG percentage. Considering it all, back the UNDER 136.5 (-105).
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