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UConn at Xavier odds, picks and predictions
The No. 18 UConn Huskies (14-5, 6-2 Big East) and the Xavier Musketeers (12-8, 4-5) meet Saturday at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the UConn vs. Xavier odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
UConn has dropped 2 of the past 4 games, and it nearly lost another last time out Tuesday against Butler. The Huskies posted an 80-78 win in overtime against the Bulldogs, dropping to 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 games. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 outings.
UConn topped Xavier 94-89 in OT Dec. 18, but it didn’t come close to covering as a 13.5-point favorite while the Over (146.5) connected.
Xavier scored a huge upset, 59-57, at Marquette last Saturday (Jan. 18), winning outright as a 10-point underdog while the Under (149.5) cashed. It followed that up with a 79-71 OT loss at St. John’s Wednesday as the Over (148.5) hit. That non-cover halted a 3-0 ATS run, and the Over ended a 3-game Under streak.
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UConn at Xavier odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): UConn +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Xavier -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread: UConn +1.5 (-105) | Xavier -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
UConn at Xavier picks and predictions
Prediction
UConn 76, Xavier 69
Moneyline
UCONN (+105) is a solid play on the road, as it looks for its first victory in regulation since Jan. 11 at Georgetown. UConn has won just twice in the past 4 games.
Xavier (-130) can’t be trusted at home, as the offense has really struggled this season. The Musketeers have suffered 6 losses in the past 10 games since Dec. 14, and it’s unlikely to upend the 2-time defending national champs, even if the Huskies are having some struggles lately.
Against the spread
Backing UConn +1.5 (-105) makes no sense unless you feel Xavier -1.5 (-115) is going to win by just a single point. If you like the Huskies, they’re a much better option at plus-money on the ML.
UConn has won 4 straight meetings in the series, including the last visit to Cintas Center Jan. 10, 2024, last season.
AVOID.
Over/Under
OVER 140.5 (-115) is a solid play in this Big East clash in the ‘Nati.
The Over has cashed in 5 of the past 6 meetings in this series and 8 of the previous 10 installments dating back to Nov. 22, 2019. That includes a perfect 4-0 mark in the past 4 meetings at Cintas Center.
For UConn, the Over has a slight 5-3 edge in the past 8 games, while going high at a 10-4-1 in the past 15 outings. That includes the Dec. 18 meeting at home against Xavier.
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UConn at Xavier Odds, Picks and Predictions
The UConn Huskies are set to take on the Xavier Musketeers in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. Both teams are coming off strong performances and will be looking to continue their winning ways.
According to oddsmakers, Xavier is currently listed as a slight favorite in this game. The Musketeers have been playing well as of late and have a strong home court advantage.
When looking at the matchup, both teams have talented rosters and play a similar style of basketball. UConn has a dynamic backcourt led by guard James Bouknight, while Xavier has a strong frontcourt presence with forward Zach Freemantle.
In terms of predictions, this game could go either way. Both teams are evenly matched and it could come down to which team executes better on both ends of the court.
Ultimately, I believe Xavier will come out on top in a close contest. They have been playing well at home and should have the edge in this matchup.
Prediction: Xavier wins a close one
Odds: Xavier -2.5
Pick: Xavier -2.5
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