UConn vs Butler Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/21/24

In this article, we will formulate a UConn vs Butler Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 21st, at Hinkle Fieldhouse.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UConn

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Butler

-Recent betting trends in games played between UConn and Butler

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Huskies and Bulldogs.

UConn Has Won Five Straight

UConn has won five straight games, and they have won a ton of confidence. UConn faced off agianst Xavier in the last game and they scored 94 points on the way to the five point victory. It took overtime, but they were able to secure the victory. Ryan Conwell had a strong game putting up 23 points, three rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 15 points. UConn on the season is averaging 84.4 points while their defense is giving up 66.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 36th in the league while the defense is ranked 75th. Alex Karaban has been the top player for averaging 16 points while shooting 48.1 percent from the field. 

Butler is Struggling

Butler is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against Marquette, Butler scored 70 points but the defense gave up 80 points to Marquette and that led to the defeat. Jahmyl Telfort put up 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. Jahmyl Telfort had a strong game putting up 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. Butler is averaging 73 points while their defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. The offense is rankd 245th while the defense is ranked 115th. Jahmyl Telfort is averaging 16.2 points while shooting 46.4 percent from the field. 

UConn vs Butler Prediction

UConn is going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. UConn is averaging 84.4 points while Btuler is averaging 73 points per game. This Butler offense is going ot really struggle to get anything and that is going to be the difference here as UConn is going to end up getting the job done with ease. This game is going to be a blowout and Butler is going to be left reeling. Back UConn against the spread here.