The Big East Conference is loaded with some great college basketball teams, and there are great games every night. On Friday night it will be the UConn Huskies visiting the Butler Bulldogs for what should be a terrific game.
Huskies vs Bulldogs Picks
Bet on the UConn Huskies to win this game by double digits as they cover the spread.
- Pick: UConn Huskies -6.5
Not only is this game going to provide some value, but there are also going to be some good bets to make in this one. Here are some of the top Huskies vs Bulldogs betting picks to make in this battle on Friday night.
UConn Huskies vs. Butler Bulldogs Odds
Before you are able to start thinking about making Huskies vs Bulldogs betting picks, you are going to have to check out the NCAAB odds. The UConn Huskies are a team that will be featured when betting on March Madness, and they are 6.5-point road favorites in this game.
You can also bet on the total number of points on NCAA basketball games today, and that betting line for this matchup is set at 143.5 total points. There will be some other ways to wager, but those are the first two bets to explore in each game.
UConn Huskies vs. Butler Bulldogs Information
UConn Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs
Location of the game: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Date & Time: Friday, January 5, 6:30 PM ET
How to Watch: FS1
UConn Huskies vs. Butler Bulldogs Analysis
UConn Huskies Performance Recap and Analysis
The UConn Huskies are the defending national champions, and they are expected to make another run to the top of the college basketball standings this year. UConn is currently sitting at 12-2 on the year, and they are outscoring opponents by nearly 20 points per game.
Guard Cam Spencer is having a huge season for the Huskies as he is leading the way with over 15 points per game. Spencer might be the leading scorer, but this team is loaded with weapons on offense.
Key Injuries
The college basketball injury report has a key member of the UConn Huskies on it as Donovan Clingan is currently out with an ankle injury.
Betting Trends to Know
The Huskies have been dominant in many of their wins this season as they are 8-6 against the spread. The under has hit in seven of the first 14 games, while the over has hit in just six.
Butler Bulldogs Performance Recap and Analysis
Butler is coming into this game at 10-4 on the year, but they are also a team that has lost two straight games. The Bulldogs are scoring 82 points per game, which is good, but they are also allowing over 71 points per game.
Guard Pierre Brooks is leading the team with over 16 points per game, but it will take a total team effort to win this matchup.
Key Injuries
Butler is still playing without Connor Turnbull and that will make the task even harder on Friday night to get past UConn.
Betting Trends to Know
The Butler Bulldogs have gone 7-6-1 against the spread so far this season, and many of those wins have come as a big betting favorite.
UConn Huskies vs. Butler Bulldogs Betting Picks
Here is a look at three of the Huskies vs Bulldogs betting picks that you are going to want to make on Friday night.
- Moneyline (UConn Huskies -245)
Betting the moneyline is not always a good pick when making college basketball picks today, but you will want to bet on the UConn Huskies if you decide to go that route.
- Over/Under (Over 143.5)
Butler will be trying to slow this game down, but that just isn’t going to be something that happens in this game. UConn will control the tempo and pace to ensure scoring at least 144 points.
- Spread (UConn -6.5)
The Butler Bulldogs can keep this game close on their home floor for a while, but ultimately it will be UConn that wins this game and covers the spread.
UConn Huskies vs. Butler Bulldogs Prediction
There are many ways to go when making picks and parlays for college basketball games, but keeping things simple is never a bad course of action. This is a big game on the NCAAB schedule for Butler, but it’s just another conference matchup for UConn.
The Huskies appear to be figuring some things out, and that is going to make them a tough team to deal with in this game. UConn is simply one of the better NCAA basketball teams and they will cruise to a win in this game.
Bet on the UConn Huskies to win this game by double digits as they cover the spread.
- (NCAAB) Pick: UConn Huskies -6.5
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