UConn vs Marquette Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UConn vs Marquette

The UConn Huskies face the Marquette Golden Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 12:30 on Saturday, March 7.

We’re happy to get with Marquette against the spread. -114 is available that they are able to cover +9.5 against UConn and that looks more than reasonable.

UConn Huskies won their previous game, beating Seton Hall Pirates at home. It was a 71-67 win.

Marquette Golden Eagles won their last game 78-56. This was a road victory against Providence Friars.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UConn beat Marquette in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 73-57 scoreline. UConn have six 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	27-3	2361	1955	406	16-2	11-1	3W
Marquette	11-19	2250	2274	-24	9-8	2-11	1W

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UConn vs Marquette Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert UConn vs Marquette betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The market might have underrated Marquette in this college contest and -114 makes lots of appeal considering they are +9.5 on the spread. Back the underdogs to cover the line.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key UConn vs Marquette stats:

• The +9.5 line has been covered by Marquette in 19 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +9.5 line has been covered by Marquette in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by UConn in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by UConn in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +9.5 line has been covered by Marquette in 6 of their last 10 games against UConn.

Marquette +9.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UConn 77 - 71 Marquette

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Huskies when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 77-71 should provide some entertainment.

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UConn vs Marquette 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.

UConn are strong -417 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 81% chance of claiming victory. At +320, Marquette are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 142.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 142.5, this selection is available at -115.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

UConn

-417

Marquette

+320

Point Spread

UConn -9.5

-106

Marquette +9.5

-114

Total Points

Under 142.5

-105

Over 142.5

-115

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UConn Stats

Marquette Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.90 pts and allowed 67.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 70.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.80 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	27-3	2361	1955	406	16-2	11-1	3W
St. John's	24-6	2466	2122	344	15-3	9-3	2W
Villanova	23-7	2314	2109	205	14-3	9-4	1W
Seton Hall	20-10	2116	1945	171	12-4	8-6	1W
DePaul	16-14	2121	2082	39	12-7	4-7	1L
Butler	15-15	2378	2319	59	13-7	2-8	2L
Creighton	15-16	2343	2329	14	11-6	4-10	1W
Providence	14-16	2573	2526	47	10-7	4-9	1L
Xavier	14-16	2351	2390	-39	13-7	1-9	1L
Georgetown	13-17	2231	2213	18	9-8	4-9	7L
Marquette	11-19	2250	2274	-24	9-8	2-11	1W

• 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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