Connecticut Huskies vs Xavier Musketeers Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
Connecticut comes into this game with a 13-2 record, including a 3-1 mark in Big East play. They are 3-2 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin away from home is +2.2 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, the Huskies are 6-4. Keep reading for our Connecticut vs Xavier Odds.
UConn has won three straight games, and they are 13-1 this season when they are favored. Their average scoring margin at home is +26.9 points per game, and they have won all 10 of their games at home this season.
Connecticut has an overall ATS record of 9-6 this season, including a mark of 3-2 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Huskies have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.
Connecticut’s over/under record this year is 8-7 and their games have averaged 148.3 points. Today’s over/under line of 145.5 is close to their average OU line of 146.2. So far, seven of their games have had higher over/under lines than 145.5 and their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line in seven of their matchups. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 147 points.
Xavier’s Road Struggles and Home Dominance
After a 66-65 loss to Villanova, Xavier now sits at 7-7 overall and 1-2 in Big East play. So far, the Musketeers have been much better at home than on the road, going 6-3 compared to 1-4.
As for their record as the underdog, Xavier is just 1-4. They have been the underdog in five of their 14 games this season.
As the underdog, Xavier has been a solid bet this season with a 4-1 record vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 9-5 and they are 6-3 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Musketeers have gone 7-3 ATS.
So far this season, the over/under record for Xavier games is 5-9, and today’s line of 145.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (147.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 135 points.
Game Information
Connecticut Huskies vs Xavier Musketeers |
Location of the Game: Cintas Center, Cincinnati. |
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 10th. 8:30 ET. |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
Huskies | 68 | 142 | Spread XAV +4.5 | ML XAV +164 | UNDER 145.5 |
Musketeers | 74 |
AI Picks: Xavier Musketeers 74 – Connecticut Huskies 68
SBAI Picks: ATS Musketeers +4.5 | ML Musketeers +164 | UNDER 145.5
Connecticut vs Xavier Odds
Next, we have the NCAAB odds for this Matchup.
Connecticut Huskies Game Analysis
Coming off a good offensive performance, Connecticut’s offense scored 88 points against Butler. Their field goal percentage for the game was 54.5%, and they went 18/23 from the free-throw line. Alex Karaban led the team in scoring, putting up 20 points. Additionally, Tristen Newton contributed 17 points for the Huskies.
Currently, the Huskies’ defense holds the 40th rank in the nation, allowing 64.8 points per NCAAB game. The Connecticut defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 81 points and allowed Butler to connect on 8 threes.
Xavier Musketeers Game Analysis
Coming off their recent game, the Xavier offense tallied 65 points in a matchup against Villanova. Their field goal percentage for the game was 36.8%, and they made 5 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Quincy Olivari, who holds an average of 17.9 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Desmond Claude is averaging 14.8 points per game this season.
Coming into today’s game, the Xavier defense is giving up an average of 69.3 points per contest. Xavier’s three-point defense is currently 77th in the country at 6.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.8% of their shots vs. Xavier.
Injury Report
Here is the NCAAB Injury Report for both teams.
- Donovan Clingan – Ankle – Out
- Jerome Hunter – Undisclosed – Out
- Zach Freemantle – Foot – Out
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