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March Madness: UConn vs. Florida odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s UConn vs. Florida odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 8 seed UConn Huskies (24-10) and the top-seeded Florida Gators (31-4) meet Sunday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh for an NCAA Tournament West Region second-round game. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UConn vs. Florida odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Huskies threw a blanket on ninth-seeded Oklahoma in the first round Friday, limiting the Sooners to 32.1% shooting (17-for-53) in a 67-59 win and cover as 6-point favorites with the Under (147) cashing. The 2-time defending champs held Oklahoma to just 17.6% (3-for-17) from behind the 3-point line, too.

UConn G Solo Ball scored a team-high 14 points, while F Alex Karaban was good for 13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 38 minutes. The Huskies weren’t terribly efficient from the field, hitting 42.9% (24-for-56) and just 24.0% (6-for-25) from downtown. That’s going to have to pick up dramatically against the top-seeded Gators Sunday.

Connecticut has won and covered 13 consecutive NCAA Tournament games. In addition, it is 6-1 straight up (SU) in the past 7 games, and 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 outings. The Under is 6-0 in the past 6 games, too.

Florida barely broke a sweat vs. No. 16 seed Norfolk State Friday, winning 95-69. However, the Gators were unable to cover as 28.5-point favorites as the Over (153.5) hit. G Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 23 points, including 4-for-9 from downtown, while G Alijah Martin had 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting.

The Gators have won 7 in a row, going 6-1 ATS in the span. Plus, the Over is on an 8-0 run. Florida has won 13 of the past 14 with a 12-2 ATS record, while the Over is 11-3.

Florida is No. 3 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, while UConn is unranked.

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UConn vs. Florida odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:11 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): UConn +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Florida -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UConn +9.5 (-110) | Florida -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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UConn vs. Florida picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 73, Florida 69

Moneyline

UCONN (+375) is worth a look for the opportunity to nearly quadruple up on your initial wager.

It won’t be easy to show top-seeded Florida (-500) the door, but if anyone can, it’s 2-time defending champ UConn. The Huskies have won 13 straight NCAA Tournament games, and they won’t go easily.

Against the spread

UCONN +9.5 (-110) is worth a play if you’re a little more conservative, and not willing to roll the dice on a bit of a long-shot.

The Huskies know how to heat up at the right time, proven by their consecutive NCAA Tournament game win streak.

Florida is a tremendous team, but it showed some vulnerability in losses at Georgia (by 5 points Feb. 25) and at Tennessee (by 20 points Feb. 1). The Gators can be very good, but sometimes they can also completely disappear. They turned it over plenty against Norfolk State, committing 12 miscues. That won’t do against the 2-time defending champs. Florida needs to bring its ‘A’ game.

Just don’t wager more than 1½ units between the 2 plays — the UConn ML and the UConn spread.

Over/Under

UNDER 151.5 (-115) is the play, but we’re going against the trends for the Gators. They’ve cashed Overs in their last 8 outings.

For UConn, though, the Under has cashed in 7 in a row with the Huskies limiting their opponent to 66 or fewer points in 5 of their last 6. Plus, in last season’s NCAA Tournament, UConn cashed Under in all 6 games.

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March Madness: Oklahoma vs. UConn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oklahoma vs. UConn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 9 seed Oklahoma Sooners (20-13) and the No. 8 seed UConn Huskies (23-10) meet Friday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., for an NCAA Tournament West Region first-round game. Tip-off is scheduled for approximately 9:25 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oklahoma vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Sooners draw the 2-time defending national champions looking to do what no one has been able to do recently — send UConn home early.

Oklahoma lost 85-84 to the Kentucky Wildcats in the SEC Tournament, but it covered as a 6.5-point underdog. That’s been a theme for the Sooners lately, as they’ve rattled off 7 consecutive covers despite going just 3-3 straight up (SU) in the past 6 games. The Sooners are also just 4-8 SU in the past 12 games since Feb. 4, and 7-13 SU in 20 outings since ringing in the new year.

Oklahoma G Jeremiah Fears and F Jalon Moore were a nice two-headed monster in the regular season. Fears had 17.0 points per game (PPG) with 4.1 rebounds per game (RPG) and 4.1 steals per game, while Moore posted 16.0 PPG and 5.8 RPG, hitting 39.1% from behind the 3-point line.

UConn went 6-0 SU/ATS in the NCAA Tournament last season enroute to a second straight title. The Under was 6-0 in those games. In 2023, the Huskies were also 6-0 SU/ATS, while the Over was 4-2. UConn hasn’t lost in the NCAA Tournament since March 17, 2023, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, when it was ousted by the 12-seed New Mexico State Aggies 70-63.

As far as the total, the Over is 5-1-1 in the past 7 games for Oklahoma. For UConn, though, the Under has cashed in 5 in a row.

UConn freshman Liam McNeeley was a great addition this season, going for 14.5 PPG and 6.1 RPG, just behind G Solo Ball for the team lead with 14.6 PPG. F Alex Karaban was also right there with 14.4 PPG, while posting 5.2 RPG, 2.9 assists and 1.6 blocks per game.

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Oklahoma vs. UConn odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:06 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oklahoma +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | UConn -235 (bet $235 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Oklahoma +5.5 (-110) | UConn -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Oklahoma vs. UConn picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 76, Oklahoma 69

Moneyline

UConn (-235) is a little on the pricey side, and you cannot bet that straight up. However, if you were to toss the 2-time defending national champs into a multi-leg parlay, that is certainly OK, especially with a boost.

PASS.

Against the spread

UCONN -5.5 (-110) is worth a look laying nearly 3 buckets.

While Oklahoma +5.5 (-110) have been pesky, this isn’t likely a team to dethrone a dynasty. The Sooners have a dismal 7-13 SU record since the ball dropped to ring in 2025. Oklahoma is consistently ticking off covers, but UConn is also 12-0 SU/ATS in the past 12 NCAA Tournament games. Are you betting against that type of dominance?

Over/Under

UNDER 147.5 (-105) is the lean, but don’t get too carried away.

The Under has connected in 5 straight games for UConn, and the total went low in all 6 NCAA Tournament games for the Huskies enroute to their second straight title last season.

For Oklahoma, the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games, but we’re banking on UConn’s suffocating defense to shut things down.

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UConn vs. Creighton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s UConn vs. Creighton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The UConn Huskies (23-9) and the Creighton Bluejays (23-9) meet Friday in a Big East Tournament semifinal game at Madison Square Garden in New York. Tip-off is scheduled for approximately 9 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the UConn vs. Creighton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The No. 3 seed Huskies belted the sixth-seeded Villanova Wildcats 73-56 Thursday, with F Alex Karaban leading the way with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. F Liam McNeeley chipped in with 12 points and 7 rebounds as the UConn covered as a 7-point favorite with the Under (135) cashing.

The 2-time defending champs are starting to heat up. They’ve won 5 in a row since Feb. 26 and have covered the spread in their last 4. The Under is on a 4-0 roll, too, with UConn allowing 66 or fewer points in each of the outings.

The second-seeded Bluejays escaped against No. 10 seed DePaul Thursday, edging the Blue Demons 85-81 in double overtime. Creighton came nowhere near covering as a 13-point favorite, while the Over (143.5) hit. C Ryan Kalkbrenner willed the team to a win, racking up 32 points on 14-of-21 shooting, with 9 rebounds and 5 blocks.

The Bluejays are just 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 games, while the Over has cashed in each of the past 3 outings and is 5-2 in the past 7.

UConn and Creighton split their 2 regular-season meetings this season. The Huskies won 70-66 Feb. 11 in Omaha as 3.5-point underdogs with the Under (140) cashing. McNeely scored 38 points and had 10 rebounds — both game-highs.

In the first matchup, Creighton snapped UConn’s 28-game home win streak Jan. 18 with a 68-63 victory as 7.5-point underdogs. The Under (145.5) hit in this one, too. G Jamiya Neal finished with a game- and career-high 24 points in the upset win.

The winner of this semifinal will play Saturday night against either top-seeded St. John’s (28-4) or No. 5 seed Marquette (23-9).

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UConn vs. Creighton odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:58 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): UConn -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Creighton +154 (bet $100 to win $154)
Against the spread: UConn -3.5 (-115) | Creighton +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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UConn vs. Creighton picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 72, Creighton 65

Moneyline

UConn (-190) is just a little expensive for a standalone wager. My personal limit is -180 on a moneyline play. However, if you were to toss this into a multi-leg parlay, that would be reasonable.

PASS.

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Against the spread

UCONN -3.5 (-115) is worth a look to get the job done by 2 buckets. The Huskies have been special in the postseason the past 2 seasons. Are you willing to take a chance betting against coach Dan Hurley and the Huskies at this time of the year? That’s risky business.

In addition to UConn’s mystique and aura, consider the fact that Creighton was almost ousted by Big East doormat DePaul Thursday, needing overtime to advance. UConn looks mighty attractive when you think about it that way.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 139.5 (-115).

The Under has hit in 4 in a row for UConn, albeit against only 1 team (No. 23 Marquette) which is likely a lock to make the NCAA Tournament field.

For the Bluejays, the Over has cashed in 3 in a row, but those were against non-NCAA Tourney teams. In games against quality teams with Big Dance aspirations, Creighton has cashed Unders in 4 of the past 5 outings.

Plus, as mentioned, the Under went 2-0 in the 2 regular-season matchups between the Huskies and Bluejays.

UNDER 139.5 (-115) is the way to go.

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Marquette at UConn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Marquette at UConn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Marquette Golden Eagles (22-7, 13-5 Big East) travel to Storrs, Connecticut, for a Wednesday tussle against the UConn Huskies (12-9, 12-6). The opening tip at Gampel Pavilion will be at 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Marquette vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Marquette — No. 20 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll — is playing on the road for a second straight game and a third contest in its last 4. On Saturday at Georgetown, the favored-by-8.5 Eagles defeated the Hoyas 76-61. In that game, MU — which had lost its previous 3 road games (straight up and against the spread) — registered its best shooting performance since November (56.1% from the floor).

Connecticut also played Saturday. The Huskies covered as 7-point favorites in a 75-63 triumph at Providence. Since last February, UConn is 4-0 straight up and 4-0 against the spread (ATS) against Marquette. That includes a 77-69 win at MU Feb. 1.

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Marquette at UConn odds

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Moneyline: Marquette +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | UConn -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread: Marquette +4.5 (-115) | UConn -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Marquette at UConn picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 73, Marquette 72

Moneyline

No interest. PASS.

Against the spread

The UConn defense has slipped a bit over recent weeks, especially in the way it defends the 3-point arc. Since Feb. 15, foes have shot 39.8% from distance. The Eagles are high-frequency launchers from distance and over their last 4 games have connected on 37.7% of their 3’s.

Expect triples and turnovers to loom large in this matchup and for the visitors to have the advantage in both areas.

BACK MARQUETTE +4.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Over 142 cashed in the Feb. 1 meeting, and its a sliver of a lean for this one.

UConn plays at a slow pace, Marquette at a moderate one. The slowest 3 teams in the Big East are UConn, Seton Hall and Villanova. In 5 MU games against that trio, the Over has gone 4-1.

Still, a number closer to 142-143 would make for more room in which to operate. The public appears to have this one mostly surrounded: Consider a partial-unit play on the OVER 144.5 (-110).

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St. John’s at UConn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s St. John’s at UConn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 10 St. John’s Red Storm (20-3, 11-1 Big East) visit the No. 18 UConn Huskies (16-6, 8-3) on Friday in a top-25 conference matchup. Tip from Gampel Pavilion is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the St. John’s vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

St. John’s is on a 9-game winning streak after taking down the Marquette Golden Eagles 70-64 on Tuesday as a 2.5-point home favorite. G Kadary Richmond scored a game-high 18 points with 11 rebounds while G RJ Luis Jr. also had a double-double (17 points, 11 rebounds) in the win.

UConn has won back-to-back games after beating Marquette 77-69 on Saturday and covering as a 7-point road underdog. G Solo Ball scored a game-high 25 points while grabbing 11 rebounds. The Huskies shot 59.5% from the field including 63.2% from 3.

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St. John’s at UConn odds

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Moneyline (ML): St. John’s +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | UConn -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): St. John’s +4.5 (-110) | UConn -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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St. John’s at UConn picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 70, St. John’s 69

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Huskies (-190), who have lost 2 of their last 5, to win on Friday. As St. John’s is entering on a 9-game winning streak, there could be value on the +155 spread.

Against the spread

BET ST. JOHN’S +4.5 (-110).

The Red Storm are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games and 6-3 ATS over the last 9 games. UConn is just 3-7 ATS over its last 10 games and 1-4 ATS over its last 5. It has failed to cover in its last 3 games as a favorite. Expect this matchup to come down to the wire between 2 solid Big East teams.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 141.5 (-110).

The Red Storm have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games including each of their last 3. They have scored 70 or fewer points in their last 3 games and in 4 of their last 6 contests while allowing 71 or fewer points in 7 straight games.

The Huskies have scored 72 or fewer points in 5 of their last 7 contests while allowing 69 or fewer points in 5 of their last 7 games. They have hit the Under in 4 of their last 7 outings.

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UConn at Marquette odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UConn at Marquette odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 9 Marquette Golden Eagles (18-3, 9-1 Big East) welcome the No. 24 UConn Huskies (15-6, 7-3) to Fiserv Forum Saturday for a major Big East clash. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the UConn vs. Marquette odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Marquette, which is No. 9 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, enters on a 3-game win streak. It beat the Butler Bulldogs 78-69 on the road Tuesday, covering as an 8.5-point favorite. The Golden Eagles have covered in 3 straight games yet are just 4-7 against the spread (ATS) in their last 11. They are 11-10 ATS on the season.

UConn, which sits No. 24 in the coaches poll, beat the DePaul Blue Demons 72-61 Wednesday, closing as a 13.5-point home favorite. It has traded off winning and losing over its last 7 games, dropping a battle against the Xavier Musketeers before taking on DePaul. The Huskies are just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games and 9-12 ATS on the season.

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UConn at Marquette odds

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Moneyline (ML): UConn +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Marquette -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UConn +5.5 (-105) | Marquette -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UConn at Marquette picks and predictions

Prediction

Marquette 75, UConn 71

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no great reason to take the moneyline here. Marquette should come out on top, but is far too expensive as a home favorite. The Huskies are 0-2 as a road underdog in conference play and not worth a play as a sizable underdog.

Against the spread

BET UCONN +5.5 (-105).

UConn hasn’t lived up to preseason expectations, but its defeats haven’t come by much. The Huskies have lost 6 games, 5 of which have been on the road or a neutral court. All but one of those have been by a margin by 5 or fewer, so it can typically hold its own.

The Golden Eagles have had issues covering at home and are just 1-4 ATS in their previous 5 home games. Marquette is just 1-2 ATS in its last 3 games with a spread of 6.5 or fewer. That said, back UCONN +5.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 143.5 (-110).

The Huskies like to push the pace and score often. They have tallied at least 72 points in 3 straight games and are 2-1 O/U in those. They are 11-9-1 O/U on the season.

Marquette, which is 9-12 O/U on the season, is 6-2 O/U in its last 8 at home, scoring at least 74 in all but 1 of those. Considering those trends, take OVER 143.5 (-110).

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DePaul at UConn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s DePaul at UConn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The DePaul Blue Demons (10-11, 1-9 Big East) and the No. 24 UConn Huskies (14-6, 6-3) meet Wednesday at XL Center in Hartford, Conn. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the DePaul vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Blue Demons are having another tough season, winning just 1 of 10 conference games to date. DePaul currently occupies the basement in the Big East with the Seton Hall Pirates, although the Blue Demons do have a much better overall record.

DePaul won 73-68 at the Georgetown Hoyas as a 6-point underdog on Jan. 17, but it has been boat-raced in the past 2 games, losing by 17 points in each of the outings. The Over has hit in 3 of the past 4 games, and 8 of the past 10 outings.

In addition, DePaul has failed to cover the past 2 games, while going 2-8-1 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 11 outings.

The 2-time defending national champion Huskies topped DePaul on the road on New Year’s Day, winning 81-68 as an 11.5-point favorite as the Over (144.5) cashed.

UConn is looking to rebound from a 76-72 loss at the Xavier Muskateers, its third loss in the past 5 games. Additionally, the Huskies have failed to cover in the past 3 games, while going 2-7 ATS in the past 9 outings. The Over is 6-3 in that 9-game span.

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DePaul at UConn odds

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Moneyline (ML): DePaul +725 (bet $100 to win $725) | UConn -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
Against the spread: DePaul +14.5 (-105) | UConn -14.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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DePaul at UConn picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 84, DePaul 65

Moneyline

UConn (-1200) will cost you 12 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. It shouldn’t have to be said, as betting these type of heavy favorites just pay nothing. You must risk $100 to every $8.33 of profit. That’s an insane amount of risk.

AVOID.

Against the spread

UCONN -14.5 (-115) is worth playing, but don’t go overboard.

The Huskies are 20-1 all-time against DePaul +14.5 (-105), so don’t expect an upset. The Blue Demons are also 0-5 ATS in the past 5 tries, all as a double-digit underdog, while going 2-8 ATS across the past 10 meetings. There isn’t a lot to like about DePaul’s chances of winning or covering in Hartford on Wednesday.

Over/Under

OVER 143.5 (-105) is the way to go in this Big East clash in the Nutmeg State.

The Over has cashed in 3 straight meetings, and 5 of the past 6 in the series.

For the Blue Demons, the Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games, while cashing at an 8-2 clip across the past 10 games dating back to Dec. 21.

As far as the Huskies are concerned, the total has gone high at a 6-3 pace in the past 9 games, and 11-4-1 clip in the previous 16 outings.

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UConn at Xavier odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UConn at Xavier odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 18 UConn Huskies (14-5, 6-2 Big East) and the Xavier Musketeers (12-8, 4-5) meet Saturday at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the UConn vs. Xavier odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

UConn has dropped 2 of the past 4 games, and it nearly lost another last time out Tuesday against Butler. The Huskies posted an 80-78 win in overtime against the Bulldogs, dropping to 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 games. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 outings.

UConn topped Xavier 94-89 in OT Dec. 18, but it didn’t come close to covering as a 13.5-point favorite while the Over (146.5) connected.

Xavier scored a huge upset, 59-57, at Marquette last Saturday (Jan. 18), winning outright as a 10-point underdog while the Under (149.5) cashed. It followed that up with a 79-71 OT loss at St. John’s Wednesday as the Over (148.5) hit. That non-cover halted a 3-0 ATS run, and the Over ended a 3-game Under streak.

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UConn at Xavier odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): UConn +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Xavier -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread: UConn +1.5 (-105) | Xavier -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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UConn at Xavier picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 76, Xavier 69

Moneyline

UCONN (+105) is a solid play on the road, as it looks for its first victory in regulation since Jan. 11 at Georgetown. UConn has won just twice in the past 4 games.

Xavier (-130) can’t be trusted at home, as the offense has really struggled this season. The Musketeers have suffered 6 losses in the past 10 games since Dec. 14, and it’s unlikely to upend the 2-time defending national champs, even if the Huskies are having some struggles lately.

Against the spread

Backing UConn +1.5 (-105) makes no sense unless you feel Xavier -1.5 (-115) is going to win by just a single point. If you like the Huskies, they’re a much better option at plus-money on the ML.

UConn has won 4 straight meetings in the series, including the last visit to Cintas Center Jan. 10, 2024, last season.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 140.5 (-115) is a solid play in this Big East clash in the ‘Nati.

The Over has cashed in 5 of the past 6 meetings in this series and 8 of the previous 10 installments dating back to Nov. 22, 2019. That includes a perfect 4-0 mark in the past 4 meetings at Cintas Center.

For UConn, the Over has a slight 5-3 edge in the past 8 games, while going high at a 10-4-1 in the past 15 outings. That includes the Dec. 18 meeting at home against Xavier.

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Butler at UConn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Butler at UConn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Butler Bulldogs (8-10, 1-6 Big East) visit the No. 18 UConn Huskies (13-5, 5-2) Tuesday. Tip-off from the XL Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Butler vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Butler snapped a 9-game losing streak with an 82-77 win over Seton Hall last Wednesday but failed to cover as a 6-point home favorite. F Pierre Brooks II scored a team-high 19 points.

UConn has dropped 2 of its last 3 games after falling 68-63 against Creighton Saturday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite. G Solo Ball and G Hassan Diarra each scored a team-high 15 points while the Huskies shot 44.8% from the field.

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Butler at UConn odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Butler +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | UConn -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Butler +13.5 (-115) | UConn -13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Butler at UConn picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 79, Butler 70

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Huskies (-1000) to beat a Butler team that is just 1-9 in its last 10 games.

Against the spread

BET BUTLER +13.5 (-115).

While the Bulldogs are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games, they are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 as underdogs of 8 or more points. That includes a cover as 8.5-point home underdogs in a 78-74 loss against UConn Dec. 21.

UConn has dropped 2 of its last 3 games and failed to cover 3 of its last 4. It has failed to cover 3 straight home games as well.

Over/Under

BET OVER 143.5 (-110).

Butler has hit the Over in 3 straight games and 6 of its last 10. It has scored 76 or more points in back-to-back games and allowed 71 or more in 9 of its last 10.

UConn has scored 76 or more points in 7 of its last 10 games and is 5-4-1 O/U in its last 10.

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Creighton at UConn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Creighton at UConn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Creighton Bluejays (11-6, 4-2 Big East) and the No. 13 UConn Huskies (13-4, 5-1) meet Saturday at Gampel Pavilion. Tip-off is scheduled for noon ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Creighton vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

These teams split last season’s series, with each team winning by double digits on its home court. UConn is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 meetings, while the Under has cashed in 6 of the past 7 in the series.

Creighton posted an 84-64 win over Providence last time out Tuesday, covering as a 9-point favorite with the Over (146.5) hitting. The Bluejays have won 4 of the past 5 games, while going 4-0-1 ATS in the span. Creighton has covered at a 7-1-1 ATS clip in the past 9 outings, too. The Over is 3-0 in the past 3 games and 4-1 in the past 5 contests.

UConn posted a 68-60 win at Georgetown Saturday, covering as a 5.5-point favorite while the Under (141.5) cashed. UConn has won 9 of the past 10 games, but it is just 2-4 ATS in the past 6 outings. The Over has cashed in 4 of the previous 6 affairs.

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Creighton at UConn odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Creighton +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | UConn -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread: Creighton +7.5 (-105) | UConn -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Creighton at UConn picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 78, Creighton 73

Moneyline

UConn (-350) will cost you 3½ times your potential return, and that’s quite a bit of risk for not nearly enough reward.

Creighton (+280) can’t be trusted on the road, however, as it has lost 3 of 4 true road games this season, and the Blue Jays are just 4-3 straight up in the previous 7 outings.

PASS.

Against the spread

CREIGHTON +7.5 (-105) is worth playing lightly, as it should be able to keep it within 4 buckets.

The Bluejays are 7-1-1 ATS in the past 9 games, while going 3-1 ATS in 4 true road games.

UConn -7.5 (-115) is just 2-4 ATS in the past 6 outings, while failing to cashed in the past 2 home contests.

Over/Under

OVER 147.5 (-105) is the lean, but also go lightly on this play, too.

The Over has hit in 4 of the past 6 games for UConn, while 9-3-1 in the previous 13 outings.

For Creighton, the total has gone high in 3 in a row, while going 4-1 in the past 5 contests. Be careful, though, as the Under is 6-1 in the past 7 meetings in this series.

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