
UConn vs Butler: Big East Showdown
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UConn Huskies face off against Butler Bulldogs in Big East opener, with UConn favored by 15.5 points. UConns Silas Demary Jr. leads in assists, while Butlers interior defense and shooting efficiency make them a live underdog.
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On March 11th, the Yukon Huskies wrapped up their non-conference slate with a strong 10-in-1 record, dropping their only game to now, Top Ranked, Arizona. They kick off Big E's play Tuesday night against Butler at People's Bank Arena, tipping off at 8.30 p.m. Eastern on Peacock. Butler sits at 8.2 overall and 1.0 in conference after edging Providence in double overtime. Butler opened conference action with that gritty win, showing they can hang in close ones. Yukon meanwhile, enters his massive favorites with a minus 15 and a half spread, and minus 2100 moneyline, while the total hovers, around 148 and a half. Fans and better see Yukon's dominance, but trends paint a mixed picture. Butler is 9 and 3 against the spread in their last 12, though just. 2 and 14 in December games. Yukon has struggled lately, going 2 and 7 against the spread in their last 9 and 0 and 5 at home. Keep an eye on Yukon guard, Silas de Mary, Jr., who dishes out 5.1 assists per game to lead
the team, chips in 9.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.7 steals. Experts lean toward Yukon pulling away for the win, but Butler's solid interior defense and efficient shooting make them a live dog to keep it within. 15 and a half in this early Big E's test.
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