Marquette vs UConn Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 16

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  • UConn (21-12) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Marquette (20-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Marquette / UConn TV channel: FOX

The Marquette Golden Eagles (20-12) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the UConn Huskies (21-12) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EDT in New York, NY.

UConn is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Marquette vs. UConn Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Marquette vs. UConn Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marquette+9.5 -115O 141.5 -115+375
UConn -9.5 -105U 141.5 -105-500

Marquette vs UConn Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UConn will win this college basketball game with 81.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Marquette vs UConn Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UConn will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Marquette have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+3.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+2.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Connecticut has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 30 games (+25.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Connecticut have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 32 games (+15.15 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Connecticut has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 32 games (+13.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Connecticut have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+8.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Connecticut has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.25 Units / 29% ROI)

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 20-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.85 Units / 18.87% ROI).

  • 19-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 3.58% ROI
  • 14-19 when betting the Over for -6.9 Units / -18.96% ROI
  • 19-14 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 10.22% ROI

UConn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UConn has a 18-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.15 Units / 31.94% ROI).

  • 22-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.5 Units / 6.23% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -4.87% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.25 Units / -4.39% ROI

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (983 assists/ 614 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (983 assists/ 614 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (360 assists/ 228 TOs) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.9

UConn Offensive Stats & Trends:

UConn has averaged 1.40 points per shot (1,950 points/1,392 shots) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.26

UConn has averaged 17.9 assists per game (429 assists/24 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

UConn has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (429 assists/ 246 TOs) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

UConn has averaged 1.35 points per shot (5,014 points/3,725 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.26

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has forced 15.8 turnovers per game (917 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Marquette has averaged 9.5 steals per game (350 steals/37 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Marquette has forced 16.6 turnovers per game (613 turnovers/37 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Marquette has forced 14.5 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/21 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.4

UConn Defensive Stats & Trends:

UConn has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (689/1,732) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 44%

UConn has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (641 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

UConn has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (258/665) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 43%

UConn has allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7


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