Published Feb 3, 1:27pm ET by
Gabriel Kozlow - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 3, 1:27pm ET
Updated Feb 3, 1:27pm ET
The UConn Huskies will be hosting the Xavier Musketeers in a Big East battle that will either further cement UConn as a top team or give Xavier a chance to make a statement. The game will be played at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut.
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| UCONN HUSKIES | -2100 |
| XAVIER MUSKETEERS | +1100 |
The UConn Huskies have been on a tear lately with a 21–1 overall record and 11–0 in the Big East. They'll be on the hunt to extend their 17-game win streak when hosting Xavier this week, who sit at a mediocre 12–10 at the moment.
The #3 team in the nation is outscoring opponents by 15 points per game, putting up 79.0 PPG and allowing just 64.0 points against. They’re shooting 48% from the field with a well-rounded offensive force led by Solo Ball. On the defensive side, Tarris Redd Jr. is leading the way with 7.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game.
The Musketeers have had big issues this season, especially on the road, where they are just 1–5. They are coming off a crucial win against DePaul, which stopped a three-game losing streak, but they’ll need a miracle to escape the Huskies with a win.
They’ll need a huge game from Tre Carroll, who leads the team with 18.3 points per game on 50.8% shooting from the field. Another standout for Xavier is all-around talent Filip Borovicanin, who leads the team in rebounds, assists, and steals.
The Huskies are big-time favorites at -17.5 on the spread. The over/under is 147.5, and the moneyline is -2100. This game will most likely be a beatdown on the Musketeers, sending them back home with a defeat.
For this game, our pick is UConn -17.5 on the spread. We expect an aggressive onslaught from the home team.
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Arizona Wildcats -16.5
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