Texas vs UConn Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 8

The Texas Longhorns (7-1) will look to continue a five-game home win streak when they take on the UConn Huskies (6-3) on December 8, 2024 at Moody Center.

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

Texas vs. UConn Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Sunday, December 8, 2024
• Game time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV channel: ESPN
• Location: Austin, Texas
• Arena: Moody Center

Texas vs. UConn Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: UConn win (61.5%)

Before making a wager on Sunday's Texas-UConn spread (Texas -1.5) or total (140.5 points), take a look at the betting insights and trends below.

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Texas vs. UConn: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Texas has covered four times in eight matchups with a spread this season.
• UConn has compiled a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Longhorns owned a better record against the spread in home games (8-10-0) than they did on the road (4-6-0) last season.
• Last season, the Huskies were 9-7-0 at home against the spread (.562 winning percentage). On the road, they were 7-4-0 ATS (.636).

Texas vs. UConn: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Texas has won in five of the six contests it has been named as the moneyline favorite in this year.
• This season, the Longhorns have come away with a win five times in six chances when named as a favorite of at least -120 or better on the moneyline.
• UConn is the moneyline underdog for the first time this season.
• The Huskies have not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +100 or longer.
• Texas has an implied victory probability of 54.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Texas vs. UConn Head-to-Head Comparison

• Texas averages 80.8 points per game (80th in college basketball) while giving up 61.4 per contest (17th in college basketball). It has a +155 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 19.4 points per game.
• Tre Johnson paces Texas, putting up 20.8 points per game (17th in the nation).
• UConn is outscoring opponents by 20.9 points per game, with a +188 scoring differential overall. It puts up 85.1 points per game (27th in college basketball) and gives up 64.2 per outing (33rd in college basketball).
• Alex Karaban's team-leading 15.9 points per game rank him 184th in college basketball.
• The Longhorns win the rebound battle by 4.5 boards on average. They collect 34 rebounds per game, which ranks 139th in college basketball, while their opponents grab 29.5 per contest.
• Arthur Kaluma is 69th in college basketball play with 8.1 rebounds per game to lead the Longhorns.
• The Huskies win the rebound battle by 9.8 boards on average. They collect 34.4 rebounds per game, 118th in college basketball, while their opponents grab 24.6.
• Tarris Reed, Jr. averages 8.6 rebounds per game (48th in college basketball) to lead the Huskies.
• Texas ranks 29th in college basketball by averaging 105.6 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 19th in college basketball, allowing 80.3 points per 100 possessions.
• The Huskies rank second in college basketball averaging 113.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 76th, allowing 85.4 points per 100 possessions.

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