Butler vs UConn Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 16

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  • UConn is a -15.5 point favorite vs Butler
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Butler / UConn TV channel: PEAC

The Butler Bulldogs visit PeoplesBank Arena to take on the UConn Huskies on Dec. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Hartford, CT.

UConn is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-102).

The Butler vs. UConn Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Butler vs. UConn Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Butler vs UConn Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UConn will win this college basketball game with 72.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Butler vs UConn Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UConn will cover the spread with 58.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 34 games (+14.65 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 34 games (+12.46 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.90 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+7.80 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Butler have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UConn has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games at home (+9.70 Units / 1% ROI)
  • UConn has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UConn has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UConn has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Butler has a 7-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI).

  • 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.65 Units / 1.06% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

UConn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UConn has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:

Butler has forced 7.8 turnovers per game (251 turnovers/32 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

Butler allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (104/344) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%

Butler forced 7.5 turnovers per game (210 turnovers/28 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (130/431) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%

UConn Offensive Stats & Trends:

UConn had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (734 assists/ 376 TOs) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

UConn is shooting 49% (1,198/2,419) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 47%

UConn averaged 1.38 points per shot (3,178 points/2,311 shots) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.27

UConn had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (734 assists/ 376 TOs) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:

Butler has forced 7.8 turnovers per game (251 turnovers/32 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

Butler allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (104/344) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%

Butler forced 7.5 turnovers per game (210 turnovers/28 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (130/431) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%

UConn Defensive Stats & Trends:

UConn had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (734 assists/ 376 TOs) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

UConn is shooting 49% (1,198/2,419) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 47%

UConn averaged 1.38 points per shot (3,178 points/2,311 shots) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.27

UConn had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (734 assists/ 376 TOs) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2


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