UConn vs Marquette Prediction 3/5/25 College Basketball Picks Today

The UConn Huskies and Marquette Golden Eagles meet on Wednesday in college basketball action at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Here’s a UConn vs Marquette Prediction. This article will include a UConn vs Marquette Pick.

Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Marquette Golden Eagles (22-7, 14-15 ATS) managed to put behind their worst run of the season during which they suffered three losses in a row. Marquette responded with four wins in the next five games, defeating DePaul, Seton Hall, Providence, and Georgetown, and losing to Villanova. Marquette is 3rd in the Big East Standings with a win ahead of UConn and 0.5 games behind the second-placed Creighton.

Marquette averages 77.1 PPG (103rd) and allows 66.8 PPG (46th). The Golden Eagles are 279th in rebounds (34.2) and 152nd in assists (14.3). Kam Jones leads the team with 18.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, a team-high 6.2 APG, and 1.4 SPG. David Joplin follows him with 13.4 PPG, a team-high 5.3 RPG, and 1.1 SPG, while Stevie Mitchell contributes 11.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG, and a team-high 2.4 SPG.

UConn Huskies Betting Preview

The UConn Huskies (20-9, 12-17 ATS) are not playing their best basketball in 2025. UConn suffered six defeats since January 9 but did record three wins in the previous four games. The Huskies beat Villanova, Georgetown, and Providence, while they lost to No. 1 St. John’s. UConn is 4th in the Big East Standings. a game behind Marquette.

UConn is averaging 78.1 PPG (80th) and is allowing 69.0 PPG (88th). The Huskies are getting 35.4 RPG (199th) and dish out 17.9 APG (11th). Liam McNeeley is the team’s top scorer with 15.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG, and 2.5 APG. Solo Ball adds 14.9 PPG and 3.6 RPG, while Alex Karaban contributes 14.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.9 APG, and 1.6 BPG.

Why UConn will beat Marquette

• Connecticut has won each of its last 10 Wednesday home games.
• Marquette has lost three of its last four road games.
• Connecticut has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against Marquette.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Connecticut’s last five night games against Conference opponents at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion has produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Six of Marquette’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.6).
• Connecticut ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.9).
• Marquette ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.2).
• Marquette ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.6%).

UConn vs Marquette Prediction

Although Marquette is ahead of UConn in the standings, the Huskies own the Golden Eagles in recent H2H duels. UConn won eight of the previous ten H2Hs and was better in the last four, including the first clash of the season when the Huskies won 77-69 at Marquette. UConn also won each of the past five H2H meetings at home. Marquette has only covered the Spread in 18 of its last 37 games. Back UConn to win and cover.