Two Big East foes square off in Indianapolis as UConn visits Butler on Wednesday night. UConn enters after an outstanding winter but is trying to bounce back after suffering a rare loss last time out. Butler looks to steady the ship at home and capitalize on their trademark Hinkle Fieldhouse energy. UConn is a solid favorite here. But before they take the floor, continue reading to find my UConn vs Butler prediction in college hoops.
Our UConn vs Butler Pick
Pick: Connecticut -11.5 ATS PRO
Confidence: 3.5/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: UConn Huskies @ Butler Bulldogs
- Date & Time: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Broadcast: TNT and truTV
Key Storylines
- Form guide: UConn is 22-2 and ranked No. 6 in the latest AP poll after an 18‑game win streak ended at St. John’s. Butler is 13-11 after a double‑overtime loss at Providence and a loss to Marquette.
- Top producers: UConn’s Solo Ball averages 14 points, Tarris Reed Jr. averages 7.7 rebounds, and Silas Demary Jr. averages 6.1 assists per game. Butler leans on Finley Bizjack at 17.9 points and Michael Ajayi at 11.6 rebounds with 3.1 assists.
- UConn crushed Butler in their first meeting of the season in Connecticut. The Bulldogs do have home-court advantage this time around, but that might not be enough for Butler to bridge the huge talent gap between these two teams.
- Injuries: UConn lists no current injuries. Butler has Jamie Kaiser Jr. and Azavier Robinson listed as questionable, while Jayden Jackson is out for the season.
- UConn comes into this game with just one road loss this season and that loss came at the legendary Madison Square Garden against St. John's. Hinkle is another iconic venue in this sport, but the Huskies aren't facing as tough an opponent this time around.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Past meetings: UConn beat Butler 79-60 on December 16 in Storrs.
- The Huskies are 9-15 against the spread so far this season.
- Butler is 11-13 against the spread entering Wednesday's play.
- UConn is 12-12 in the over/under market so far this season.
- Butler is 12-11-1 to the over this year.
UConn vs Butler Model Projection
Score Projection: UConn 88 – Butler 71
Win Probability: UConn 74%, Butler 26%
Final Thoughts
Butler’s backcourt can heat up and Hinkle Fieldhouse gives the Bulldogs a lift, yet UConn’s two‑way play, ball movement, and rim protection have been consistent in true road games. With Solo Ball, Silas Demary Jr., and Tarris Reed Jr. setting the tone, the Huskies should control this contest throughout. I'm going to lay the points with UConn as they should bounce back emphatically from their first conference loss of the year.
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