Xavier vs UConn Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Xavier vs UConn

The Xavier Musketeers battle the UConn Huskies, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, March 12.

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when Xavier clash with UConn. Our prediction is for Over 151.5 points to be scored at odds of -115.

Xavier Musketeers got the win in their previous game. A 89-87 triumph occurred on the road when playing Marquette Golden Eagles.

UConn Huskies were beaten last game and this was on the road. Marquette Golden Eagles claimed a 68-62 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UConn have won consecutive matchups against Xavier. They triumphed 90-67 on the road and then claimed a 92-60 home court victory. UConn have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	27-4	2423	2023	400	16-2	11-2	1L
Xavier	15-17	2518	2568	-50	13-7	2-10	1W

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Xavier vs UConn Prediction & Picks

Step into Xavier vs UConn with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

You can get -115 that there are Over 151.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those betting odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our pick to win.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate college hoops picks possible.

Key Xavier vs UConn stats:

• The 151.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Xavier games on the road.
• The 151.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Xavier games.
• The 151.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Xavier games.
• The 151.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 UConn games at home.
• The 151.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 151.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Xavier 70 - 88 UConn

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Xavier 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.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, UConn are red-hot -2500 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 96% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Xavier are trading at +1060.

The current spread is 15.5 and the total points line is 151.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 151.5 selection is available to back at -115.

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Moneyline

Xavier

+1060

UConn

-2500

Point Spread

Xavier +15.5

-110

UConn -15.5

-110

Total Points

Under 151.5

-105

Over 151.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Xavier Stats

UConn Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 168.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 163.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 151.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.20 pts and allowed 87.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 86.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 151.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.00 pts and allowed 67.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.40 pts and allowed 65.80 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	27-4	2423	2023	400	16-2	11-2	1L
St. John's	25-6	2538	2187	351	15-3	10-3	3W
Villanova	24-7	2405	2187	218	15-3	9-4	2W
Seton Hall	20-11	2181	2017	164	12-5	8-6	1L
DePaul	16-16	2248	2226	22	12-9	4-7	3L
Butler	16-16	2540	2481	59	13-8	3-8	1L
Creighton	15-16	2343	2329	14	11-6	4-10	1W
Providence	15-17	2743	2687	56	10-7	5-10	1W
Georgetown	15-17	2374	2348	26	10-8	5-9	2W
Xavier	15-17	2518	2568	-50	13-7	2-10	1W
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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