UConn Favored by 11.5 Points Against Butler in Big East Clash

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UConn's Chances Against Butler and Saint John's Season Prospects

UConn, being 11.5 point favorites, are considered one of the nation's top teams as they head into an away game against Butler. They are also seen as strong contenders to win the Big East. The focus isn't just on victory but whether UConn can cover the spread in this matchup. Having had personal coaching experience against UConn's Coach Hurley, and observing their performance, especially after the recent game at the Garden against Saint John’s, the sentiment was strongly in favor of UConn. It was suggested that they would not only win but likely dominate Butler significantly.

Moving to Saint John's, despite some hiccups like not covering the spread in their last game, they still hold promise for the season. Before the season started, there were high expectations from them, and they’ve mostly played well. Looking into the future, if Coach Pitino can effectively utilize his bench and manage the game pace, Saint John's could turn out to be a formidable team by March. As for betting prospects, there seems to be an interesting angle in future games, especially considering the strategic implications of Saint John’s having to play at UConn towards the end of the regular season.