Marquette vs UConn Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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  • UConn (15-10) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Marquette (14-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Marquette / UConn TV channel: FOX

The Marquette Golden Eagles (14-9) visit XL Center to take on the UConn Huskies (15-10) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Hartford, CT.

UConn is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Marquette vs. UConn Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Marquette vs. UConn Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marquette+6.5 -110O 147.5 -110+225
UConn -6.5 -110U 147.5 -110-275

Marquette vs UConn Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UConn will win this college basketball game with 75.4% 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 Marquette will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games (+9.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Marquette have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+3.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.35 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Connecticut has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 30 games (+25.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Connecticut have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 31 games (+14.15 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Connecticut has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 31 games (+13.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Connecticut have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Connecticut has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games (+4.25 Units / 18% ROI)

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 14-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.1 Units / 15.53% ROI).

  • 14-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.6 Units / 2.01% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Over for -7.45 Units / -28.22% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Under for +5.15 Units / 19.51% ROI

UConn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UConn has a 12-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.35 Units / 26.95% ROI).

  • 16-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +15 Units / 5.47% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.15 Units / 5.78% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -2.95 Units / -14.97% 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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