UConn Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/11/2026

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Venue:  Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Where to Watch:  TNT, truTV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  UConn -10.5, Butler +10.5; Over/Under:  144.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  UConn -10.5, Butler +10.5; Over/Under:  144.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  UConn -10.5, Butler +10.5; Over/Under:  144.5 points

UConn Huskies:  22-2 (12-1) (2nd place, Big East)

Butler Bulldogs:  13-11 (4-9) (9th place, Big East)

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UConn Huskies:  4-1  last 5

Butler Bulldogs:  1-4  last 5

UConn is entering this game with a 22-2 record overall, a 12-1 record in conference games, and they are 7-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the St John’s Red Storm in their last game. Silas Demary Jr. led the team in points in that game with 18 while Alex Karaban was next on the team with 17. Silas Demary Jr. led the team in assists with 5 in that game while Silas Demary Jr. led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 54.7% from the field, 47.4% from 3-point range, and 41.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 79.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 64.5 PPG against them. UConn has an ATS record of 9-15 this season and their O/U record is 12-12.

Butler is entering this game with a 13-11 record overall, a 4-9 conference record, and they are 9-4 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Marquette Golden Eagles in their last game. Finley Bizjack led the team in points in that game with 23 while Michael Ajayi and Jackson Keith each were next on the team with 8. Finley Bizjack and Yame Butler each led the team in assists with 3 in that game while Michael Ajayi led the team in rebounds with 19. They were 32.8% from the field, 28.6% from 3-point range, and 60% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 81.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 77.2 PPG against them. Butler has an ATS record of 11-13 this season and their O/U record is 12-11-1.

The current betting odds have UConn listed as a 10.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. UConn has looked great in their games this season with their 22-2 record overall and their 12-1 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big East. They have been a great road team too with their 7-1 road record this year. Meanwhile, Butler hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 13-11 record overall and their 4-9 conference record which has them in the bottom half of the Big East. They have looked a lot better on their home court though with their 9-4 home record this season. Butler has had a lot of trouble in the Big East this season and lately they have looked terrible. They are 1-4 in their last 5 games and they have lost 4 games in a row now, coming off a huge road loss to Marquette who has been one of the worst teams in the conference all year. UConn has been one of the best teams in the conference all season though, and they have been one of the best teams in the entire nation. Entering their last game, their only loss this season was against Arizona who started 23-0 and UConn has the talent to win a National Championship this season. They are a true contender, and they are coming off their first and only loss in the Big East in their last one, so they are going to bring their best effort to bounce back in this game. They have been playing with their food in a lot of their games lately, but now they are off a loss to St John's and that loss is going to serve as a wake up call for them. Butler has looked terrible lately and has been missing key starter too, look for UConn to bounce back with a huge win here. The best way to place a bet here is on UConn to cover the spread in this game. 

UConn Butler Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (7:30 pm ET start time) is UConn 91 Butler 66.

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UConn Huskies: 11-4 ATS versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 45% or more. 11-4 ATS on the road as a favorite of 10 or more points. 9-2 ATS on the road after playing a road game. 8-4 OVER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%).

Butler Bulldogs: 2-8 ATS as a home underdog or pick. 0-7 ATS after playing 2 consecutive road games. 4-10 ATS revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 23-14 OVER revenging a loss vs opponent.

UConn Huskies:  None.

Butler Bulldogs:  J. Kaiser (G-F) Questionable - Undisclosed. A. Robinson (G) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Jackson (G) Out - Ankle.

“It was a tough film session, obviously it was hard to watch on the bus. It causes you, with the team, to be very concerned. When you can’t defensive rebound free throws and you can’t make free throws, and then you can’t take care of the ball, and you lose a game that you shoot 55% from the field in, and you can’t guard the paint against a team that does a lot of its damage in the paint and you prepared to guard the paint.” - Dan Hurley after his team’s loss against St. John’s in their last game. 

"It made a difference, no doubt. He handled (Marquette's) pressure well at our place." - Thad Matta on his team missing 2 starters in their loss to Marquette.

S. Ball 

S. Demary 

A. Karaban 

B. Mullins 

T. Reed

M. Ajayi 

F. Bizjack 

D. Jones 

J. Kaiser 

A. Robinson

PPG: Solo Ball (14)

APG: Silas Demary Jr. (6.1)

Reb/G: Tarris Reed Jr. (7.7)

PPG: Finley Bizjack (17.9)

APG: Jalen Jackson (3.8)

Reb/G: Michael Ajayi (11.6)

Coaches:

UConn Huskies: Dan Hurley (8th season)

Butler Bulldogs: Thad Matta (4th season)