Marquette vs UConn Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Marquette vs UConn
The Marquette Golden Eagles go up against the UConn Huskies, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, January 4.
Our wager is UConn against the spread. Back the big favorites off -20.5 at odds of -118 and be confident they can cover the line against Marquette.
Marquette Golden Eagles were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Seton Hall Pirates by a 79-73 scoreline.
UConn Huskies triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Xavier Musketeers were beaten 90-67.
Head-to-Head Statistics
UConn won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 72-66 victory was registered against Marquette. UConn have five straight victories against Marquette. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UConn
|
29-5 | 2635 | 2214 | 421 | 18-2 | 11-3 | 1L |
Marquette
|
12-20 | 2405 | 2425 | -20 | 10-9 | 2-11 | 1L |
Marquette vs UConn Prediction & Picks
Be fully equipped for Marquette vs UConn with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
Let’s go for the big favorites at a generous -20.5 on the spread. We like this pick and are able to get -118 that UConn win this college showdown by a sizeable margin.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.
Key Marquette vs UConn stats:
UConn -20.5 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
Nigel James Jr. (Marquette) can be wagered to register Over 2.5 assists at -145. We feel pretty confident that he’ll be able to cover the Player Assists total which looks generous.
Latest Nigel James Jr. Player Prop Odds
Alex Karaban (UConn) can be backed to register Over 13.5 points at -100. We’ll place a bet that he is able to cover an appealing total for this Player Points wager.
Latest Alex Karaban Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: UConn -19.5, Under 144.5 and Nigel James Jr. (Marquette) to get Over 2.5 assists.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
58
-
83
UConn
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Marquette vs UConn Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Moneyline betting odds give UConn a 98% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -5000 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1400 about Marquette.
The spread currently stands at 18.5 and the total points line is 144.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to bet Under 144.5, there are odds of -106.
You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.
Solo Ball is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -135 that he gets Over 14.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -100.
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- NCAAB: 06/03 2025 Marquette 66 UConn 72
- NCAAB: 02/02 2025 UConn 77 Marquette 69
- NCAAB: 16/03 2024 Marquette 57 UConn 73
- NCAAB: 07/03 2024 UConn 74 Marquette 67
- NCAAB: 17/02 2024 Marquette 53 UConn 81
- NCAAB: 11/03 2023 UConn 68 Marquette 70
- NCAAB: 08/02 2023 Marquette 72 UConn 87
- NCAAB: 12/01 2023 UConn 76 Marquette 82
- NCAAB: 09/02 2022 Marquette 72 UConn 80
- NCAAB: 22/12 2021 UConn 78 Marquette 70
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Marquette Stats
UConn Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +20.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 145.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 80.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 81.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 135.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 139.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 145.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 61.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.40 pts and allowed 59.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big East | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UConn
|
29-5 | 2635 | 2214 | 421 | 18-2 | 11-3 | 1L |
St. John's
|
28-6 | 2773 | 2379 | 394 | 18-3 | 10-3 | 6W |
Villanova
|
24-8 | 2469 | 2265 | 204 | 15-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
Seton Hall
|
21-12 | 2321 | 2156 | 165 | 13-5 | 8-7 | 1L |
DePaul
|
16-16 | 2248 | 2226 | 22 | 12-9 | 4-7 | 3L |
Butler
|
16-16 | 2540 | 2481 | 59 | 13-8 | 3-8 | 1L |
Georgetown
|
16-18 | 2503 | 2479 | 24 | 10-8 | 6-10 | 1L |
Creighton
|
15-17 | 2404 | 2401 | 3 | 11-6 | 4-11 | 1L |
Providence
|
15-18 | 2815 | 2772 | 43 | 10-7 | 5-11 | 1L |
Xavier
|
15-18 | 2586 | 2661 | -75 | 13-7 | 2-11 | 1L |
|
Marquette
|
12-20 | 2405 | 2425 | -20 | 10-9 | 2-11 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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