UConn vs Xavier Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 18

The UConn Huskies (8-3, 0-0 Big East) will look to extend a four-game win streak when they host the Xavier Musketeers (8-3, 0-0 Big East) on December 18, 2024 at XL Center.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

UConn vs. Xavier Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• Game time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV channel: Fox Sports 1
• Location: Hartford, Connecticut
• Arena: XL Center

UConn vs. Xavier Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: UConn win (87.8%)

Before you bet on Wednesday's UConn-Xavier spread (UConn -13.5) or over/under (147.5 points), check out the betting trends and insights below.

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UConn vs. Xavier: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• UConn has compiled a 7-4-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Xavier is 5-6-0 ATS this year.
• Against the spread last year, the Huskies played worse when played at home, covering nine times in 16 home games, and seven times in 11 road games.
• The Musketeers' winning percentage against the spread at home last season was .500 (9-9-0). On the road, it was .455 (5-6-0).

UConn vs. Xavier: Moneyline Betting Stats

• UConn has won in one of the four contests it has been named as the moneyline favorite in this year.
• The Huskies have played as a favorite of -1099 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
• Xavier has lost all three of the games it has been listed as the moneyline underdog this season.
• The Musketeers have not yet played a game with moneyline odds of +680 or longer.
• UConn has an implied victory probability of 91.7% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

UConn vs. Xavier Head-to-Head Comparison

• UConn averages 83.5 points per game (40th in college basketball) while allowing 64.9 per outing (40th in college basketball). It has a +205 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 18.6 points per game.
• Alex Karaban's team-leading 15.6 points per game ranks 203rd in the country.
• Xavier's +141 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.8 points per game) is a result of putting up 79.6 points per game (95th in college basketball) while giving up 66.8 per outing (77th in college basketball).
• Zach Freemantle's 16.9 points per game leads Xavier and ranks 119th in college basketball.
• The Huskies come out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 9.7 boards. They are recording 34.3 rebounds per game (111th in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 24.6 per outing.
• Tarris Reed, Jr. is 69th in college basketball play with 8.0 rebounds per game to lead the Huskies.
• The Musketeers are 167th in college basketball at 33.4 rebounds per game. That's 4.8 more than the 28.6 their opponents average.
• Freemantle tops the Musketeers with 7.7 rebounds per game (93rd in college basketball).
• UConn ranks second in college basketball with 111.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and 102nd in college basketball defensively with 86.8 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• The Musketeers rank 52nd in college basketball averaging 103.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 93rd, allowing 86.6 points per 100 possessions.

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