Connecticut Huskies vs Texas Longhorns Betting Picks & Predictions
This Sunday, the two-time defending champion UConn Huskies will be facing off against the Texas Longhorns in an anticipated battle at Moody Center in Austin. With both teams
Game outlook
This Sunday, the two-time defending champion UConn Huskies will be facing off against the Texas Longhorns in an anticipated battle at Moody Center in Austin. With both teams holding strong records, all eyes will be on this 5:00 p.m. EST clash. Last November, the Huskies emerged victorious with a score of 81-71. However, the Longhorns are determined to seek revenge as they are currently the betting favorite with a -1.5 opening line, now sitting at Texas -1.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Huskies +100 | Longhorns -120
Spread: Huskies +1 (-110) | Longhorns -1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 55%.
Connecticut Huskies
Connecticut's men's basketball team currently holds a power ranking of 40, with their offense ranked 26th and defense ranked 37th. The team has a record of 6-3 this season, with a 5-4 ATS record. Offensively, the Huskies have been successful in shooting percentages, ranking 16th in field goals at 50.28% and 43rd in free throws at 76.80%. They also rank 97th in three-point shooting at 36.05%. In terms of rebounding, Connecticut averages 37.33 rebounds per game, ranking 154th. They excel in offensive assists, averaging 20.11 per game and rank 5th in this category. Defensively, the team allows opponents to shoot 40.21% on field goals, ranking 77th, and 69.05% on free throws, ranking 133rd. They struggle in defending the three-pointer, allowing opponents to shoot 36.18% and rank 314th. Rebounding on defense is a strong suit for the Huskies, averaging 29.00 defensive rebounds per game, ranking 29th. In terms of defensive assists, they average 8.89 per game, ranking 7th, and have 13.00 turnovers per game, ranking 168th.