Butler Bulldogs vs UConn Huskies Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/06/2024

Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Venue:  XL Center, Hartford, CT 

Where to Watch:  Fox Sports 1

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Butler +14.5, UConn -14.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Butler +14.5, UConn -14.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Butler +14.5, UConn -14.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

Butler Bulldogs:  15-7 (6-5) (5th place, Big East)

UConn Huskies:  20-2 (10-1) (1st place, Big East)

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Butler Bulldogs:  4-1  last 5

UConn Huskies:  5-0  last 5

Butler is entering this game with a 15-7 record overall, a 6-5 record in conference games, and they are 3-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Creighton Bluejays in their last game. Jahmyl Telfort led the team in points per game in that game with 26 while DJ Davis was next on the team with 22. DJ Davis led the team in assists with 5 in that game while Pierre Brooks led the team in rebounds with 5. They were 55.1% from the field, 59.1% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 81.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 73.8 PPG against them. Butler has an ATS record of 11-10 this season and their O/U record is 13-7-1.

UConn is entering this game with a 20-2 record overall, a 10-1 conference record, and they are 12-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the St John’s Red Storm in their last game. Cam Spencer led the team in points in that game with 23 while Stephon Castle was next on the team with 21. Tristen Newton led the team in assists with 7 in that game while Tristen Newton led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 49% from the field, 46.7% from 3-point range, and 90.9% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 81.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 64.2 PPG against them. UConn has an ATS record of 13-9 this season and their O/U record is 11-10-1.

The current betting odds have UConn listed as a 14.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. UConn has looked really good in their games this season with their 20-2 record overall which has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country and ranked as the best team in the nation right now. They have been leading the Big East with their 10-1 conference record and have looked great on their home court all year with their 12-0 home record. Meanwhile, Butler has looked really good in their games this season with their 15-7 record overall, but more of their success came in their non-conference games. They aren't a ranked team right now and haven't looked as good in the Big East with their 6-5 conference record. They have also struggled a lot more in their road games with their 3-4 road record this season. Butler just pulled off a huge win over Creighton on the road in their last game who is a ranked team but now they are in another road game right after and playing against one of the best teams in the country. UConn has been rolling in their games lately and have been rolling teams at home all year as they look to keep their number 1 rank in the country now that they have it. This game will be a bit of a let down for Butler off that road win against Creighton and UConn will continue to flex their muscles at home in the Big East here. The best way to place a bet here is on UConn to cover the spread in this game. 

Butler UConn Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, February 6, 2024 (8:30 pm ET start time) is UConn 87 Butler 62.

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Butler Bulldogs: 5-10 ATS as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points. 1-5 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 3-6 ATS after a win by 6 points or less. 13-7 OVER in all games. 8-2 OVER revenging a loss vs opponent. 5-1 OVER after playing a road game.

UConn Huskies: 30-16 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5. 30-19 ATS after a win by 10 points or more. 25-12 OVER as a favorite of 10 or more points. 29-15 OVER in all home games. 20-8 OVER after allowing 65 points or less in 5 straight games.

Butler Bulldogs:  P. Alexander (G) Ques Tues - Foot. C. Turnbull (F) Out indefinitely - Elbow.

UConn Huskies:  A. Karaban (F) Ques Tues - Ankle.

“We've had so many games in league, a decent amount, where we’ve been right there. I could go around the locker room and talk about every single guy and what he brought to the table for us tonight.” - Thad Matta after his team’s win against Creighton in their last game on Saturday.

“Obviously, thrilled with the win. All things considered, I didn’t imagine we could play as well, as tough as we did, without Alex. He’s kind of like the brain center of the program. Alex is like the ultimate problem solver.” - Dan Hurley after his team’s win against St John’s in their last game on Saturday.

P. Alexander 

P. Brooks 

D. Davis 

J. Telfort 

J. Thomas

S. Ball 

D. Clingan 

A. Karaban 

T. Newton 

C. Spencer

PPG: P. Brooks II (16.5)

APG: P. Alexander (5.1)

Reb/G: J. Thomas (6.6)

PPG: T. Newton (15.9)

APG: T. Newton (5.7)

Reb/G: T. Newton (6.8)

Coaches:

Butler Bulldogs: Thad Matta (2nd season)

UConn Huskies: Dan Hurley (6th season)