Butler Bulldogs (+3.5) at UConn Huskies (-3.5)

The Pick: UConn -3.5


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Huskies vs. Bulldogs Betting Overview

There back. The Butler Bulldogs are in the National Championship as a mid-major team for the second time in a row. Last year they were the runner-up and hope to best that effort this year against a BCS UConn Huskies. Butler enters as an 8 seed and UConn is a #3 seed. The game will be played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, April 4, 2011. The Huskies were national winners in 1999 and 2004. This will be a defensive battle from start to finish. Let’s preview each team and check the odds before we make our expert pick for your bet.

 

UConn Huskies News and Betting Tips for Monday, April 04, 2011

The Huskies take the floor with a 31=9 record from the Big East Conference. They finished 9th in their conference play but are playing in the big game. Kemba Walker is the scoring leader for the team and ended with 18 points in the semi-finals over Kentucky. He also had two steals, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the team to victory.

The Huskies outrebounded the bigger Wildcats and held them to 34 percent shooting. Freshman Jeremy Lamb continues to be a nice complement to Walker; he’s shooting 59 percent in the tournament (32 of 54) and has made 11 of 17 3-pointers. Forward Alex Oriakhi (9.6 rpg in the tourney) must stay out of foul trouble.

Butler Bulldogs News and Betting Tips for Monday, April 04, 2011

Butler enters with a 28-9 record and has won 14 straight games. they hail from the Horizon Conference. One of their leaders is Shelvin Mack who led the team over VCU with 24 points and shot 8 for 11 from the field. He also harnessed six rebounds and shot five of six from the 3-point line.

Matt Howard chipped in with 11 free throws and he has a season average of 16.7 points per game.  Junior Ronald Nored is the defensive tone-setter. A shutdown on-ball defender, Nored will face his toughest challenge yet in trying to contain Huskies superstar Kemba Walker.

Our Bulldogs vs. Huskies Pick and Predictions

This is a defensive game. Can Butler stop Walker? Will Butler two headed leaders of MAck and Howard be too much for the Huskies? Who will make the most turnovers? Butler is a very sound team and probably have that advantage but the Huskies have too much offensive power. Look for 34 yr old coach Brad Stevens of Butler attempt to run the ball a bit more and 68 yr old UConn coach John Calhoun will be prepared. The odds have UConn at -3.5 and we feel they will cover the spread for this game.

Our Pick: UConn -3.5


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In-depth Bulldogs at Huskies Betting Trends

ATS Trends

Butler
  • Bulldogs are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog.
  • Bulldogs are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
  • Bulldogs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
  • Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
  • Bulldogs are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
  • Bulldogs are 22-4-2 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Bulldogs are 22-5-2 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
  • Bulldogs are 23-6 ATS in their last 29 neutral site games as an underdog.
  • Bulldogs are 18-5 ATS in their last 23 NCAA Tournament games.
  • Bulldogs are 20-6-1 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
  • Bulldogs are 37-13-1 ATS in their last 51 games as an underdog.
  • Bulldogs are 41-16-2 ATS in their last 59 non-conference games.
  • Bulldogs are 27-11 ATS in their last 38 neutral site games.
  • Bulldogs are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 Monday games.
Connecticut
  • Huskies are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.
  • Huskies are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
  • Huskies are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
  • Huskies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
  • Huskies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games as a favorite.
  • Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
  • Huskies are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 NCAA Tournament games.
  • Huskies are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 neutral site games.
  • Huskies are 27-9 ATS in their last 36 games following a S.U. win.
  • Huskies are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.
  • Huskies are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Huskies are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.

OU Trends

Butler
  • Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 vs. Big East.
  • Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
  • Under is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 Monday games.
  • Over is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 neutral site games.
  • Over is 8-3-1 in Bulldogs last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 non-conference games.
  • Under is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog.
  • Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 neutral site games as an underdog.
  • Under is 7-3 in Bulldogs last 10 NCAA Tournament games.
Connecticut
  • Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 overall.
  • Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games following a S.U. win.
  • Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 neutral site games.
  • Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 non-conference games.
  • Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games following a ATS win.
  • Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 NCAA Tournament games.
  • Under is 3-1-1 in Huskies last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
  • Under is 22-10-1 in Huskies last 33 games as a favorite.
  • Over is 17-8 in Huskies last 25 neutral site games as a favorite.

Head to Head

No trends available.