The Xavier Musketeers and UConn Huskies meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the PeoplesBank Arena. Here’s a UConn vs Xavier Prediction. This article will include a UConn vs Xavier Pick.
Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview
The Xavier Musketeers beat DePaul, lost to Seton Hall, and they play St. John’s next. Xavier has lost 6 of its last 9 games.
The Xavier Musketeers are averaging 77.6 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 77.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Tre Carroll is averaging 18.3 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Javon Milicevic is averaging 11.6 points and 3.9 rebounds. Roddie Anderson III is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Messina-Moore is dishing 3.9 assists. The Xavier Musketeers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Xavier Musketeers are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies beat Creighton and Providence, and they play St. John’s next. UConn has won 17 straight games.
The UConn Huskies are averaging 78.7 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 64.3 points on 39.1 percent shooting. Solo Ball is averaging 14.6 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Tarris Reed Jr. is averaging 14.1 points and 2 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer and Braylon Mullins is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 28.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last 25 games at PeoplesBank Arena.
- Xavier has lost each of its last seven night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Xavier has lost the first half in each of its last 13 games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Xavier Musketeers will win
- Xavier has won seven of its last eight Tuesday games.
- Xavier has won the first half in each of its last four road games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Xavier’s last nine games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.
- Seven of the last eight games between Xavier and Connecticut have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Connecticut has recorded the equal-longest winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (17 games).
- Connecticut ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.7).
- Xavier ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (17.9).
- Xavier ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.83).
UConn vs Xavier Prediction
UConn can be scary at home, keeps racking up the wins, and did smack Xavier on New Year’s Eve by 23 points. There’s potential for another blowout here, as Xavier isn’t great and goes through scoring droughts. However, despite all the winning, UConn is 8-14 ATS on the season. UConn has cashed just one ticket since January 4. That’s one cover in the last month. This season UConn is 4-10 ATS as a double-digit favorite. The Huskies are winning, and that’s great, but they’re not making us money. That’s why we’re here, folks. Give me Xavier and the points.