Sean Miller’s return to the Xavier men’s basketball team has been better than anyone could have hoped. The Musketeers sit atop the Big East standings and are in the top 15 of the Associated Press polls. When it comes to Xavier vs UConn betting analysis, the Xavier Musketeers have shown they aren’t a program that wilts in hostile environments.
Xavier is 4-1 in true road games, and the Musketeers bounced back from a disappointing loss to DePaul by scoring a double-digit win over Georgetown. People making UConn Huskies picks were originally thinking they were on the path to a Final Four after starting the season 14-0. However, the feelings about UConn have been tempered by a slow start in Big East play.
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Xavier beat Georgetown last time out to improve to 16-4 overall and 8-1 in conference play. UConn stopped a three-game skid by beating Butler.
The Huskies improved to 16-5 and 5-5 in conference play. People making NCAAB picks will see the all-time series between the programs is tied 3-0.
Xavier beat UConn 83-73 in Cincinnati on New Year’s Eve earlier this season.
Xavier Musketeers vs. UCONN Huskies Information
Xavier Musketeers vs UCONN Huskies
Location of the game: Gampel Pavilion. Storrs, CT.
Date: Wednesday, January 25. 6:30 PM ET.
How to watch: FS1
Xavier Musketeers vs. UCONN Huskies Betting Analysis
Xavier is in the middle of making program history
Xavier vs UConn betting analysis shows the Musketeers are off to their best-ever start in conference play since joining the Big East. Looking at Xavier men’s basketball odds wouldn’t have guessed that would be the case when the season started. Miller had brought in a good recruiting class, but it was still his first season back in town.
The Musketeers have benefitted from not having many players on the college basketball injury report. Xavier is 11-8-1 against the spread season, including compiling a 6-4 record against the spread over their past ten games.
The Musketeers are eighth nationally in scoring, putting up 84.1 points per game. Xavier is also in the top 10 in shooting from the field and 3-point line, making 50.1 percent and 39.7 percent, respectively.
People making NCAAB picks will show Xavier’s defensive averages aren’t as good because the Musketeers welcome a faster pace. Solely Boum leads the Musketeers in scoring at 16.6 points per game.
Huskies’ struggles to close conference games have been puzzling
When looking at NCAA basketball games today, it is hard to believe UConn has fallen down the college basketball standings and into fifth place in the Big East. The Huskies’ defense has been especially outstanding.
UConn only allows opponents to score 63.5 points per game, which ranks 36th nationally. Opponents also have a difficult time getting good looks from the perimeter, only making 26.9 percent of their 3-point attempts.
Xavier vs UConn betting analysis may hinge on whether the Huskies can make enough shots to keep up with Xavier. UConn has shown that of all the teams on the NCAAB schedule, the Huskies have the capability to be efficient on both ends of the floor. UConn scores 79.3 points per game and shoots 45.9 percent from the field.
The Huskies are 13-7-1 against the spread this season. However, Uconn is only 3-7 against the spread in its last ten games. Adama Sanogo has proven to be one of the most versatile college basketball players for the Huskies. He leads the team by averaging 17.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
Xavier Musketeers vs. UCONN Huskies Betting Preview
NCAAB odds have UConn as a 7-point favorite. The Huskies are -315 on the moneyline, and Xavier Musketeers men’s basketball odds are at +245. The over/under is 151 points.
Xavier Musketeers vs. UCONN Huskies Betting Prediction
These are two NCAA basketball teams that are eager to add another game to the win column. The Huskies have slumped recently and want to try to regain their momentum to grab a high seed when March Madness picks roll around. During the first meeting between the teams, the Musketeers were able to push the pace with their offense and overwhelm UConn.
The Huskies should be prepared this time around. While UConn should win this game, betting on the Huskies to cover the spread seems risky. This is a game where UConn will flex its defensive muscles and grind this total under the number with its superior defense.
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