Xavier Musketeers (16-16) vs. Connecticut Huskies (28-3)
March 14, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Connecticut Huskies -15.5; Over/Under: +149.5
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In this article we will formulate a Xavier vs UConn betting prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, March 14th at Madison Square Garden in New York. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Xavier recent form and recent player performance
- The UConn recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Xavier
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UConn
- Recent betting trends in games played between Xavier and UConn
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Xavier and UConn
Xavier Preview
The Xavier Musketeers are 16-16 (9-11) this season after they defeated Butler by a score of 76-72 in their last game. Xavier led 32-31 at halftime and they scored 44 points in the second half for the win. The Musketeers shot 46.3% from the field and were +3 in rebounding margin in the game. Xavier lost to Marquette by a score of 86-80 and Butler by a score of 72-66 in the two games prior to this win. The Musketeers are scoring 76.4 points per game with 38.4 rebounds per game and 16.3 assists per game, while giving up 74.2 points against per game this year. Quincy Olivari is averaging 19.5 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game. Xavier is shooting 43.7% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season.
UConn Preview
The UConn Huskies are 28-3 (18-2) this year after they defeated Providence by a score of 74-60 in their last game. UConn led 42-24 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite only scoring 32 points in the second half. The Huskies shot 42.6% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. UConn has won four games in a row and 18 of their last 19. The Huskies are scoring 81.1 points per game with 38.6 rebounds per game and 18 assists per game, while allowing 64 points against per game this season. Tristen Newton is averaging 15 points per game, 7.1 rebounds per game, and 5.8 assists per game. UConn is shooting 49.2% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this year.
Xavier vs UConn Betting Prediction
Xavier was able to get a nice win over Butler on Wednesday and their season stays alive for one more game. The Musketeers have been able to score 76.4 points per game, but they are only shooting 43.7% from the field and their defense is not good. UConn is one of the top teams in the nation and they ran away with the Big East this season. The Huskies won both meetings with Xavier this year by scores of 80-75 and 99-56 and I think this game is going to be similar to the blowout win during the regular season. UConn’s defense is going to be the difference and I like them to win big.
