Connecticut Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/11

The Connecticut Huskies will play against the Butler Bulldogs on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET. The game will take place at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a Big East conference game, and it will be shown on TNT.
Connecticut, ranked #6, is favored with a spread of -10.5. They hold a strong 22-2 record this season. On the other hand, Butler is the underdog with a spread of +10.5 and a record of 13-11. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5.
Connecticut Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Connecticut Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs
- Venue: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Connecticut Spread -10.5 (-113), Butler Spread +10.5 (-110), Connecticut MoneyLine -674, Butler MoneyLine +447, Over/Under 144.5
Connecticut Huskies Team Preview
The Connecticut Huskies have had a strong season with a record of 22-2. They are ranked #6 in the AP poll and play in the Big East Conference. On the road, they have performed well with a 9-1 record.
In recent games, the Huskies lost to St. John’s Red Storm with a score of 81-72. However, they had impressive wins against Xavier Musketeers and Creighton Bluejays, winning by 32 and 27 points, respectively. Their field goal percentage is high, standing at 49.0% for the season.
Key players for the Huskies include Alex Karaban, Silas Demary Jr., and Tarris Reed Jr. Karaban averages 13.5 points per game and has a strong shooting percentage. Demary Jr. contributes with 11.2 points per game and leads in assists, while Reed Jr. provides solid support with 14.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.
Butler Bulldogs Team Preview
The Butler Bulldogs have faced some challenges in their recent games. They lost their last three games, including a 15-point loss to Marquette. Despite these setbacks, they have strong players like Finley Bizjack, who scored 23 points in the game against Marquette.
On the offensive side, the Bulldogs score 81.1 points per game. They are effective at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 18th in free throw attempts per game. However, their free throw percentage is lower, placing them 311th nationally.
At home, Butler holds a 9-4 record, showing they perform better on their own court. In the Big East Conference, they have a mixed record, standing at 13-11 overall. Their recent straight-up and against-the-spread trends show room for improvement, with only one win in their last five games.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, take Connecticut to cover -10.5. Connecticut averages 79.2 points per game and has strong shooting stats, with a 49.0 field goal percentage. Butler, while scoring 81.1 points per game, allows more rebounds, which could give Connecticut extra chances to score and pull ahead.
For the over/under pick, choose the over at 144.5. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Connecticut at 79.2 points and Butler at 81.1 points per game. This suggests a projected score that could exceed the line, making the over a solid choice.