Unranked Xavier heads to Hartford to face #11 UConn on Wednesday night. The game is at 7:00 PM ET on FS1. Can UConn cover the 13.5-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our Xavier vs. UConn prediction.
The Xavier Musketeers are 8-3 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 5-6 ATS this season.
The UConn Huskies are 8-3 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 6-4-1 ATS this season.
Xavier vs. UConn Matchup & Betting Odds
673 Xavier Musketeers (+13.5) at 674 UConn Huskies (-13.5); o/u 147.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, December 18, 2024
XL Center, Hartford, CT
TV: FS1
Xavier vs. UConn Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% of public bettors are currently backing UConn when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Xavier Musketeers Game Notes
Musketeers forward Zach Freemantle stuffed the stat sheet in his team’s 68-65 loss to Cincinnati on Saturday. The 6’9” senior recorded 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a made three-pointer. Freemantle leads the team in scoring with 16.9 points per game this year.
Xavier guard Ryan Conwell also had a good game on Saturday. The Indiana State transfer put up 17 points, 6 rebounds, and a steal. Conwell shot 6 of 13 from the floor and 3 of 8 from long distance in the loss.
UConn Huskies Game Notes
Huskies forward Liam McNeeley was terrific in his team’s 77-71 win over Gonzaga on Saturday night. The 6’7” freshman scored a game-high 26 points, pulled down 8 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists. McNeeley shot 7 of 13 from the field and 10 of 12 from the foul line in the victory.
UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. provided a spark off the bench in his team’s game on Saturday. In 23 minutes, the 6’10” junior from St. Louis logged 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Reed is fourth on the team in scoring with 11.1 points per game this season.
Xavier vs. UConn CBB Betting Trends
Xavier is 3-4 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
The Musketeers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against UConn.
UConn is 24-13-2 ATS as a home favorite since the start of the 2022 season.
UConn is 51-20-2 ATS after a win since the beginning of the 2022 season.
Xavier vs. UConn CBB Prediction:
UConn has been one of the best teams in the country against the number over the past few seasons. Huskies head coach Dan Hurley is one of the best in the sport and is coming off of back-to-back national championships. Some stats really make a strong case for UConn. The Huskies are 32-10 ATS when playing an opponent on equal rest since the start of the 2022 season. That’s the best mark in the country over that stretch.
Furthermore, UConn is 26-19 ATS in conference games and 30-18-2 ATS when playing on 2 or 3 days of rest since the beginning of the 2022 season. This line might seem a bit high, but the last two times these two teams have played each other, the Huskies have won in blowout fashion. UConn defeated Xavier 87-60 last March in the Big East Tournament. Earlier that season, the Huskies crushed the Musketeers 99-56 in Hartford. I still think UConn is one of the premier teams in the nation, which is why I’ll be laying the points with the Huskies on Wednesday night.