Butler vs Connecticut Picks and Prediction – 1/22/2025

On Tuesday, the Butler Bulldogs visit the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut for a Big East battle with the No. 14-ranked UConn Huskies. Butler is 8-10 overall and 1-6 in Big East play. The Bulldogs defeated Seton Hall 82-77 last Wednesday snapping a nine-game losing streak. Pierre Brooks was the leading scorer for Butler with 19 points. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball previews.

Jahmyl Telfort leads Butler in scoring and assists, averaging 15.2 points and 3.6 assists per game. Andre Screen is the leading rebounder, averaging 5.6 rebounds per game. Pierre Brooks is the second-leading scorer with an average of 15.1 points per game. Butler scores an average of 72.2 points per game shooting 44.6% overall and 36.9% from 3-point territory.

The UConn Huskies look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting the Butler Bulldogs. UConn is 13-5 overall and 4-2 in Big East play. The Huskies were defeated by the Creighton Bluejays 68-63 last Saturday. Connecticut has lost two of the last three and the Huskies had their 28-game home winning streak snapped by Creighton.

Alex Karaban scores an average of 15.6 points per game to lead UConn and Solo Ball is second, averaging 13.7 points per game. Tarris Reed Jr is the leading rebounder averaging 7.3 per game and Hassan Diarra is the leader in assists averaging 6.6 per game. Connecticut is scoring an average of 80.9 points per game shooting 49.5% overall and 36.9% from 3-point territory.

The Connecticut Huskies will bounce back from a disappointing loss at home on Saturday with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting the Butler Bulldogs. Butler has covered the number in just one of its last five. Connecticut is scoring an average of 80.9 points per game 49.5% shooting, which is 13th in the nation, and holds opponents to just 68.1 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Connecticut Huskies win and cover ATS 89-65.