Butler Bulldogs vs Connecticut Huskies NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/16
The Butler Bulldogs are set to take on the #5 Connecticut Huskies in a Big East conference game. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET. The venue is the PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT. The Huskies are favored with a -14.5 spread, while the Bulldogs have a +14.5 spread. The game will be aired on PEAC.
Butler comes into this game with an 8-2 record for the season. They have done well at home with a 6-1 record but are 2-1 away. On the other side, Connecticut has a strong 10-1 record, including 7-1 at home. The Huskies are the clear favorites, and their moneyline stands at -1650, compared to the Bulldogs’ +885. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5.
Butler Bulldogs vs Connecticut Huskies Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Butler Bulldogs vs Connecticut Huskies
- Venue: PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford CT
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Betting Odds: Butler Spread +14.5 (-110), Connecticut Spread -14.5 (-113), Butler MoneyLine +885, Connecticut MoneyLine -1650, Over/Under 148.5
Butler Bulldogs Team Preview
The Butler Bulldogs have an impressive start to their season with an 8-2 record. They are strong at home with a 6-1 record, but they also show resilience on the road with a 2-1 record. In recent games, they won against Providence 113-110 and Eastern Michigan 84-68, but faced a setback against Boise State with a 68-77 loss.
Michael Ajayi stands out as a key player for the Bulldogs. He is consistent in scoring and rebounding, averaging 17.4 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. In the recent win against Providence, Ajayi scored 28 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, showcasing his impact on the court.
Offensively, the Bulldogs are averaging 90.1 points per game, placing them 19th in the nation. They excel at making free throws with 19.1 made per game, although their free throw percentage is low at 66.3%. Defensively, they average 43.4 rebounds per game, ranking 13th nationally, which helps them control the boards effectively.
Connecticut Huskies Team Preview
The Connecticut Huskies are on a strong run this season with a 10-1 record. They have been effective at home, winning 7 out of 8 games. Their recent victories against Texas, Florida, and East Texas A&M show their ability to win both close and comfortable games.
Offensively, the Huskies score an average of 79 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage of 49.6%. Alex Karaban has been a key player, with 13.8 points per game and a 51.4% shooting accuracy.
On the defensive side, the team averages 7.5 steals and 5.2 blocks per game. While their defense can be improved, their strong offensive play has helped them maintain a top-five AP ranking. The Huskies are part of the Big East Conference, where they continue to perform well.
BTB Betting Pick
The Connecticut Huskies are favored by 14.5 points against the Butler Bulldogs. Connecticut averages 79.0 points per game, while Butler scores 90.1 points per game. Given Butler’s strong scoring ability, they should cover the spread of +14.5. Our projected score is Connecticut 85, Butler 78, which supports taking Butler with the points.
The total for this game is set at 148.5. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Butler averaging over 90 points per game. Connecticut’s defense also allows room for scoring. Our projected total is 163 points, suggesting the over is a good pick for this game.