The Butler Bulldogs (7-5, 0-1 Big East) are underdogs (+9.5) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they host the No. 11 UConn Huskies (9-3, 1-0 Big East) at 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The game airs on Peacock. The over/under is 144 for the matchup.
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UConn Cover -9.5 vs Butler -109
UConn vs. Butler betting lines
- UConn moneyline odds to win: -455
- Butler moneyline odds to win: +347
- Spread: UConn (-9.5)
- Total: 144
UConn statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- UConn covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games last year. UConn covered nine times in 16 games at home, and it covered seven times in 11 games when playing on the road.
- The Huskies hit the over on the over/under in nine of 16 home games (56.2%) last year, compared to five of 11 road games (45.5%).
- UConn played better as a moneyline favorite in home games last year, sporting a home record of 11-0 home record, compared to going 8-2 away from home.
Last season stats
- Last season, the Huskies were 22nd-best in the country on offense (81.4 points scored per game) and ninth-best on defense (63.4 points conceded).
- Last season, UConn was 32nd in college basketball in rebounds (35.7 per game) and third-best in rebounds conceded (26.2).
- With 18.7 assists per game, the Huskies were second-best in college basketball last year.
UConn betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-5-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 6-5-1 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 0-0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 7-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.8 (22nd in nation) | 41.6 (110th) | 34.1 (125th) | 24.3 (second) | 19.9 (fifth) | 9.4 (26th) |
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Butler statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Butler’s winning percentage against the spread at home was .375 (6-10-0) last season. On the road, it was .455 (5-6-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Bulldogs games finished over less frequently at home (six of 16, 37.5%) than away (five of 11, 45.5%) last year.
- The Bulldogs’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was .000 (0-4) last season, and on the road it was .222 (2-7).
Last season stats
- With 77.1 points per game on offense, the Bulldogs were 80th in the nation last year. At the other end, they ceded 73.7 points per contest, which ranked 239th in college basketball.
- Butler pulled down 31.8 boards per game (194th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 33.3 rebounds per contest (280th-ranked).
- Last season the Bulldogs ranked 57th in college basketball in assists, delivering 15.1 per game.
Butler betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-6-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-4-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 1-6-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 4-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (187th in nation) | 39.5 (46th) | 32.4 (224th) | 30.1 (129th) | 14.0 (191st) | 11.9 (216th) |
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