Connecticut Huskies vs Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming Big East showdown between the Connecticut Huskies and the Marquette Golden Eagles will see Marquette as the betting favorite with a -6.5 line that has not moved.
Game outlook
The upcoming Big East showdown between the Connecticut Huskies and the Marquette Golden Eagles will see Marquette as the betting favorite with a -6.5 line that has not moved. The Huskies will look to continue their success against the Golden Eagles after going 3-0 against them last season. Can Marquette secure their 10th conference win on Saturday? For more NCAAB Picks and to find out the prediction for this game, continue reading.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Huskies +240 | Golden Eagles -305
Spread: Huskies +6.5 (-110) | Golden Eagles -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marquette will win straight-up is 75%.
Connecticut Huskies
The Connecticut Huskies are currently seeking their 16th win of the season. Despite not being as dominant as last season, they are still considered a quality team with a record of 3-2 in their past five games. Their recent performance includes a defeat against Creighton, a win against Butler, and a narrow road defeat against Xavier. Most recently, they recorded a dominating 72-61 home win against DePaul. Key players to watch include Alex Karaban, who has been inconsistent in his scoring, averaging 15 PPG on the year. Solo Ball has been consistent, scoring 15 or more points in six straight games. Liam NcNeely and Hassan Diarra have also shown promise throughout the season. The team is currently ranked 36th in DI by Ken Pomeroy and dropped six spots to #25 in the AP Top 25. They are 4-2 on the road and averaging 80 points per game while conceding an average of 68.6 points to opponents. Offensively, the Huskies are ranked #50, hitting 49.27% of their field goals and 78.10% of their free throws. Defensively, they are ranked #102, allowing 42.79% of field goals and 73.68% of free throws. In terms of three-point shooting, they make an average of 36.27% and allow 37.61% of opponent shots. Additionally, they average 34.60 rebounds per game and have strong assist and turnover statistics.