No. 4 UConn vs Marquette Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 7)
- The Huskies are trying to secure a share of the regular-season title.
- The Golden Eagles have been inconsistent at home with a 9-7 record.
- This marks the 23rd all-time matchup between the two Big East squads.
The Big East will enjoy an intriguing conference showdown when the No. 4 UConn Huskies face the Marquette Golden Eagles on Saturday afternoon. The ranked squad comes out as the solid favorite, needing the win to remain in the mix for the regular-season title.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, March 7, 12:30 pm ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- How to Watch: FOX
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | -105 | -9.5 | O144 |
| Marquette | -115 | +9.5 | U144 |
Game Preview
Dan Hurley and the No. 4 Huskies (27-3, 17-2 Big East) continue to be in the race for the regular-season title, competing with St. John’s. They require a win to secure a share of the title after the Red Storm took down Seton Hall on March 6 to obtain their share. Tarris Reed Jr. Reed Jr. adds 13.7 points, a team-high 7.9 rebounds and ranks top-20 nationally with 2.2 blocks per game while leading the BIG EAST with a 63.5 field goal percentage. On another note, Braylon Mullins is scoring 12.1 points per and leads the league with 2.7 made 3-pointers on 39.8 percent shooting from three in conference action.
The Golden Eagles (11-19, 6-13 Big East) have struggled throughout the course of conference play, being near the bottom of the standings. They are 2-4 in their last six games, coming off a blowout road win over Providence. As for the conference tournament, Marquette could finish as high as seventh in the league, or as low as 11th, pending results this weekend. Nigel James Jr. stands out as the leading scorer and playmaker, producing 16.3 points, 4.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.
UConn vs Marquette Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 22 meetings in their history, and the result is 14-8 for the Huskies. The last matchup was in January this year when UConn won 73-57 at home.
UConn vs Marquette Predictions
UConn needs to win to secure a share of the regular-season title, already having secured the second seed ahead of the Big East Tournament. Even though Marquette has homecourt advantage, the team has struggled to win most of its home games, presenting a solid opportunity for the Huskies to emphasize their superiority on both sides of the ball. Our betting pick here is the Huskies to defend a 9.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â UConn Huskies -9.5
