NCAAB · Final

UConn Dominates Butler with 79-60 Victory

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · PeoplesBank Arena

UConn Huskies 79, Butler Bulldogs 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Butler Bulldogs vs UConn Huskies?

UConn Huskies beat Butler Bulldogs 79-60 at PeoplesBank Arena on December 16, 2025.

Who was favored in Butler Bulldogs vs UConn Huskies?

UConn Huskies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1650 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

The UConn Huskies showcased their dominance in college basketball with a decisive 79-60 victory over the Butler Bulldogs at PeoplesBank Arena. This win extends UConn's impressive home record to 12-1 and marks their seventh consecutive victory, solidifying their status as a formidable force in the NCAAB landscape.

UConn's recent form has been outstanding, with a record of 9-1 over their last ten games. They have averaged 79.0 points while allowing just 62.5 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games have seen them maintain a strong performance, going 5-0 with an average score of 73.2 to 62.4. The Huskies have been particularly effective at home, boasting an 8-1 record and demonstrating a high level of scoring efficiency.

On the other hand, Butler has shown resilience with an 8-3 overall record. They have averaged 90.1 points per game, but their defensive struggles have seen them concede 76.0 points on average. Butler's recent form includes a record of 8-2 in their last ten games, with a notable scoring average of 87.8 points over their last five games, despite allowing 79.4 points. They have also managed to secure a win in their last game against Providence, scoring 113 points.

In terms of home and away performances, UConn has excelled at home, while Butler has been slightly less consistent on the road, holding a 2-1 away record. This matchup marked the third meeting between the two teams in the current season, with UConn previously winning both encounters earlier in the year, including a close 80-78 victory on January 22 and a 78-74 win on December 21.

Injuries did not play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams appeared to field their strongest lineups. The betting market reflected UConn's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -15.5 in favor of the Huskies, indicating a high level of confidence in their ability to secure the win. The total for the game was set at 144.5, with both the over and under priced at -110.

The game conditions were favorable, with a vibrant atmosphere at PeoplesBank Arena, contributing to UConn's strong home-court advantage. Key moments in the game included Eric Reibe's impactful dunk and subsequent free throws, which helped UConn maintain their lead in the second half. The scoring plays showcased UConn's ability to execute effectively in critical moments, with contributions from various players, including Silas Demary Jr. and Jayden Ross.

Overall, UConn's performance against Butler highlighted their offensive prowess and defensive capabilities, setting a strong precedent as they continue through the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CONN -15.5	144.5 o -110 / u -110	Butler Bulldogs +950 · UConn Huskies -1650

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Leaders

PointsSolo Ball26UConn Huskies
AssistsSilas Demary Jr.11UConn Huskies
ReboundsJayden Ross8UConn Huskies
PointsDrayton Jones13Butler Bulldogs
AssistsAzavier Robinson3Butler Bulldogs
ReboundsMichael Ajayi8Butler Bulldogs

Recent form

UConn Huskies

Last 10: 9-1Streak W679 scored · 62.5 allowed per game8-1 at home

W71-63vs Texas LonghornsDec 13
W77-73vs Florida GatorsDec 10
W83-59vs East Texas A&M LionsDec 6
W61-56at Kansas JayhawksDec 3
W74-61vs Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 28
W72-49vs Bryant BulldogsNov 23
L67-71vs Arizona WildcatsNov 20
W86-84vs BYU CougarsNov 16
W89-62vs Columbia LionsNov 10
W110-47vs UMass Lowell River HawksNov 8

Butler Bulldogs

Last 10: 8-2Streak W190.1 scored · 76 allowed per game2-1 away

W113-110vs Providence FriarsDec 13
L68-77vs Boise State BroncosDec 6
W84-68vs Eastern Michigan EaglesDec 3
W94-69vs Wright State RaidersNov 28
W80-73at Virginia CavaliersNov 23
W79-72at South Carolina GamecocksNov 21
L85-87at SMU MustangsNov 15
W98-66vs Chicago State CougarsNov 12
W112-80vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 8
W88-58vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesNov 6

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	Butler Bulldogs	UConn Huskies
Field goals	18-61	32-63
Field goal %	30	51
Three-pointers	5-24	7-20
Three-point %	21	35
Free throws	19-24	8-13
Free throw %	79	62
Rebounds	29	47
Offensive rebounds	12	15
Defensive rebounds	17	32
Assists	10	19
Steals	8	5
Blocks	3	13
Turnovers	10	15
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	15
Fast-break points	7	17
Points in the paint	26	46
Fouls	15	21
Largest lead	7	23
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	20	75

How the scoring went

2nd Half27-44Drayton Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half28-44Drayton Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-44Drayton Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-46Tarris Reed Jr. makes 3-foot hook shot (Solo Ball assists)
2nd Half29-48Jayden Ross makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half29-50Jayden Ross makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half29-51Solo Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-52Solo Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-52Evan Haywood makes 24-foot three point jumper (Yame Butler assists)
2nd Half34-52Yohan Traore makes layup
2nd Half35-52Yohan Traore makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half35-55Eric Reibe makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malachi Smith assists)
2nd Half38-55Evan Haywood makes 31-foot three point jumper (Azavier Robinson assists)
2nd Half41-55Azavier Robinson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Evan Haywood assists)
2nd Half41-58Jayden Ross makes 22-foot three point jumper (Braylon Mullins assists)
2nd Half43-58Azavier Robinson makes driving layup
2nd Half43-60Braylon Mullins makes driving layup
2nd Half43-62Jayden Ross makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half45-62Michael Ajayi makes driving layup
2nd Half46-62Michael Ajayi makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-62Azavier Robinson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Michael Ajayi assists)
2nd Half50-62Evan Haywood makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half51-62Evan Haywood makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half51-64Jayden Ross makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Silas Demary Jr. assists)
2nd Half51-66Tarris Reed Jr. makes 4-foot dunk (Jayden Ross assists)
2nd Half51-68Solo Ball makes driving layup (Silas Demary Jr. assists)
2nd Half52-68Azavier Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-68Azavier Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-68Jamie Kaiser Jr. makes layup (Michael Ajayi assists)
2nd Half56-68Jamie Kaiser Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half56-70Tarris Reed Jr. makes layup (Silas Demary Jr. assists)
2nd Half57-70Jamie Kaiser Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-72Eric Reibe makes 3-foot dunk (Silas Demary Jr. assists)
2nd Half58-72Michael Ajayi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-73Eric Reibe makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-75Jayden Ross makes layup
2nd Half58-77Silas Demary Jr. makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half58-78Solo Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-79Solo Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-79Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor makes driving layup