Purdue Boilermakers

Basketball State Farm Stadium Mon 8 Apr 21:20

UConn Huskies

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

We’re Predicting UConn to Cover the Line

NCAA Tournament – National Championship: No. 1 Purdue (34-4, 18-4 Big Ten) play No. 1 UConn (36-3, 21-2 Big East) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Our prediction is to snap up the -110 that UConn are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -6.5 in their meeting with Purdue and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

Purdue Boilmakers won 63-50 against NC State Wolfpack in their previous game.

UConn Huskies beat Alabama Crimson Tide 86-72 in their last game.

Expert College Basketball Analysis

The college basketball predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Purdue vs UConn stats:

  • The -6.5 line has been covered by UConn in all of their last 5 games.
  • The -6.5 line has been covered by UConn in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6.5 line has been covered by UConn in 6 consecutive games.

We’re backing Connecticut against the spread in this college matchup. It could be shrewd to bet on the favorites to cover the appealing -6.5 line, with -110 on offer.

If you’re hunting for bigger odds and feel confident your selection is going to perform well, then consider moving the line and land a bigger potential return.

UConn -6.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Purdue vs UConn Prediction

UConn -6.5 @ -110 Bet Now bet365 logo
Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.
Published 09:27, 07 April 2024

Player Props

Top Pick: Braden Smith Under 6.5 Assists -135 bet365 logo

Braden Smith (Purdue) is available at -135 to have Under 6.5 assists. There are a number of reasons that suggest he will fall short of the total when it comes to Player Assists.

Current Braden Smith Lines and Odds

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Purdue vs UConn Bet Builder Tips

Spread UConn -6.5
Player Points Zach Edey Under 23.5
Player Assists Braden Smith Under 6.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with UConn -6.5. We’ve also gone for Zach Edey (Purdue) to score Under 23.5 points along with Braden Smith (Purdue) to have Under 6.5 assists.

A basketball bet builder is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Correct Score Prediction

Purdue Purdue logo 65 - 76 UConn logo UConn

Should you want to go for a selection at huge odds, head to the correct score lines where UConn can be backed speculatively to achieve a 76-65 victory.

Purdue vs UConn Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

UConn Could Have the Edge Say the Books

With a 75% chance of securing victory, UConn are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -306. Purdue are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +245.

The spread is calculated to be 7, while total points comes in at 143.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. Those that want to back Under 143.5 can find odds of -110 available.

If you’re keen on Connecticut reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -220 to oblige. Conversely, Purdue can be backed at +160 to make this total first.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Zach Edey Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Zach Edey. Odds of -111 can be found for him scoring Over 23.5 points and there is -116 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Player Assists

Braden Smith (Purdue)
Over 6.5
+115
Under 6.5
-156
bet365 logo
Tristen Newton (UConn)
Over 5.5
-133
Under 5.5
+102
bet365 logo
Cam Spencer (UConn)
Over 3.5
-172
Under 3.5
+125
bet365 logo
bet365 logo

Player Rebounds

Donovan Clingan (UConn)
Over 7.5
-114
Under 7.5
-114
bet365 logo
Tristen Newton (UConn)
Over 5.5
-139
Under 5.5
+105
bet365 logo
Braden Smith (Purdue)
Over 5.5
-102
Under 5.5
-128
bet365 logo

Micro Betting

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Purdue logo Purdue Stats

UConn logo UConn Stats

Moneyline

  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Standings Select Season

Big East W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UConn 31 3 2770 2190 580 20-0 11-3 7W
Marquette 25 9 2662 2370 292 18-3 7-6 1L
Creighton 23 9 2577 2231 346 14-4 9-5 1L
Seton Hall 20 12 2329 2245 84 14-4 6-8 1L
Providence 21 13 2477 2345 132 15-5 6-8 1L
St. Johns 20 13 2602 2374 228 12-4 8-9 1L
Butler 18 14 2472 2359 113 13-7 5-7 1L
Villanova 18 15 2327 2161 166 13-6 5-9 1L
Xavier 16 17 2503 2460 43 11-7 5-10 1L
Georgetown 9 23 2267 2492 -225 7-12 2-11 5L
DePaul 3 29 2071 2616 -545 3-15 0-14 20L
Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Purdue 29 4 2752 2315 437 20-1 9-3 1L
Illinois 26 8 2870 2509 361 20-3 6-5 4W
Nebraska 23 10 2560 2313 247 19-1 4-9 1L
Northwestern 21 11 2358 2208 150 16-3 5-8 1L
Wisconsin 22 13 2627 2448 179 17-3 5-10 1L
Ohio State 20 13 2472 2293 179 14-4 6-9 1L
Michigan State 19 14 2413 2176 237 16-6 3-8 1L
Indiana 19 14 2386 2452 -66 14-7 5-7 1L
Iowa 18 14 2654 2529 125 14-6 4-8 2L
Minnesota 18 14 2413 2296 117 16-4 2-10 3L
Penn State 16 17 2478 2422 56 14-5 2-12 1L
Maryland 16 17 2278 2174 104 12-7 4-10 1L
Rutgers 15 17 2092 2129 -37 12-7 3-10 4L
Michigan 8 24 2334 2528 -194 6-12 2-12 9L