The Butler Bulldogs (11-9. 3-6 Big East) battle the No. 14'UConn Huskies (15-5, 4-5) Sunday. Tip from the XL Center is set for noon ET (FOX).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Butler vs. UConn'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Bulldogs lost at home to Creighton 73-52 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 7-point underdog. Butler is 9-9-2 against the spread (ATS) this season. It is 1-3-1 ATS over its last 5. The Bulldogs’ defense ranks 107th in the nation in opponents’ points per game (66.6).
The Huskies lost to Seton Hall 67-66 on the road Wednesday, failing to cover as a 5-point favorite. UConn has struggled as of late, losing 5 of its last 6 games. It is 12-7-1 ATS on the season, but just 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games. UConn ranks 41st in points per game (79) and 45th in points allowed (63.9).