UConn Huskies
Basketball NCAAB Sat 7 Mar 12:30
Marquette Golden Eagles
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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.

Marquette to Cause UConn Problems

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.

8 Triumphs for UConn in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

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 29-5 2635 2214 421 18-2 11-3 1L
Marquette 12-20 2405 2425 -20 10-9 2-11 1L
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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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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Marquette +9.5
Totals Over 142.5
Result & BTTS 60 Marquette / Yes

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Marquette to cover the +9.5 spread, Over 142.5 on the total and both teams to score 60 points and Marquette to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

UConn UConn logo 77 - 71 Marquette logo 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 Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

UConn are strong -526 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 84% chance of claiming victory. At +385, Marquette are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 143.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 143.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nigel James Jr. Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Nigel James Jr.. Odds of -118 can be found for him scoring Over 16.5 points and there is -110 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Nigel James Jr. (Marquette)
Over 16.5
-118
Under 16.5
-110
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Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn)
Over 13.5
-120
Under 13.5
-108
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Player Assists
Silas Demary Jr. (UConn)
Over 6.5
-125
Under 6.5
-103
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Nigel James Jr. (Marquette)
Over 4.5
-103
Under 4.5
-125
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Player Rebounds
Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn)
Over 8.5
-123
Under 8.5
-104
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Alex Karaban (UConn)
Over 5.5
-106
Under 5.5
-122
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Silas Demary Jr. (UConn)
Over 5.5
-116
Under 5.5
-111
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Royce Parham (Marquette)
Over 4.5
-149
Under 4.5
+115
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Micro Betting

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.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UConn logo UConn Stats
Marquette logo 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
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Total Points
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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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