UConn vs. Butler: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 21

Updated Dec. 21, 2024 10:27 a.m. ET

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The Butler Bulldogs (7-5, 0-1 Big East) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the No. 11 UConn Huskies (9-3, 1-0 Big East) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The matchup airs at 12:00 PM ET on Peacock.

The Huskies enter their game against the Bulldogs as an 8.5-point favorite. The game's point total is set at 143.5.

Keep reading to get everything you need to know before placing bets on the UConn-Butler clash.

UConn vs. Butler How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET
Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
How to watch on TV: Peacock
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Huskies vs Bulldogs Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Huskies	-8.5	-120	-110	143.5	-110	-120	-469	+360

UConn vs. Butler Prediction

Pick ATS: Butler (+8.5)
Pick OU: Over (143.5)
Prediction: UConn 74, Butler 72

Learn more about the UConn Huskies vs. the Butler Bulldogs game on FOX Sports!

UConn vs. Butler Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Huskies 76, Bulldogs 68.
The Huskies have an 82.4% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bulldogs have a 21.7% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

UConn has covered six times in 12 matchups with a spread this season.
Butler has put together a 6-6-0 ATS record so far this season.
UConn has an ATS record of 3-4-1 when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season.
Butler has covered the spread twice this year (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Huskies games have had more than 143.5 points scored on nine occasions this year.
Bulldogs games have had over 143.5 points five times this season.
These two teams score a combined average of 157.4 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 13.9 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

UConn has won six of nine games when favored on the moneyline this season (66.7%).
This season, Butler has been the underdog six times and won three of those games.
When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -469 or shorter, UConn has a record of 5-1 (83.3% win percentage).
Butler has played as an underdog of +360 or more twice this season and lost both games.

UConn vs. Butler: Recent Results

Huskies vs Bulldogs Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/6/2024	Huskies	-14	145	-1200	+750	71-62 UCONN
1/5/2024	Huskies	-5.5	144.5	-225	+185	88-81 UCONN

UConn vs. Butler: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	UConn	Butler
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	84.4 (36)	73 (246)
Points Allowed (Rank)	66.9 (75)	68.7 (115)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.1 (122)	6.8 (331)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.6 (50)	8.7 (112)
Assists (Rank)	19.9 (5)	14 (191)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.4 (26)	11.9 (216)

UConn 2024-25 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Alex Karaban	10	16	5	3	0.6	1.9	2.8
Liam McNeeley	12	13.7	5.8	2.3	0.4	0.3	1.7
Solomon Ball	12	13.3	2	1.3	1	0.1	2.6
Tarris Reed, Jr.	12	11.8	8.4	1	0.8	1.8	0
Hassan Diarra	12	8	2.9	6.2	1.2	0.4	0.7

Butler 2024-25 Key Players

Bulldogs Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jahmyl Telfort	12	16.2	4.6	3.1	0.4	0.3	1.6
Pierre Brooks	12	15.2	4.8	1.8	0.3	0.2	1.9
Patrick McCaffery	12	12.9	4.6	1.1	0.4	0.3	2.8
Kolby King	12	7.2	4.8	2.3	0.8	0.3	1
Finley Bizjack	11	6.5	3.3	2.7	0.5	0.2	0.7