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

The UConn Huskies (8-3, 0-0 Big East) will try to build on a four-game winning 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

Read the betting insights and trends below before placing a wager on Wednesday's UConn-Xavier spread (UConn -13.5) or over/under (146.5 points).

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UConn vs. Xavier: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• UConn has put together a 7-4-0 record against the spread this season.
• Xavier has won five games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
• The Huskies covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games last year. They covered nine times in 16 games at home, and they covered seven times in 11 games when playing on the road.
• Against the spread, the Musketeers performed better at home (9-9-0) than on the road (5-6-0) last season.

UConn vs. Xavier: Moneyline Betting Stats

• UConn has come away with one wins in the four contests it has been listed as the moneyline favorite in this season.
• The Huskies have played as a favorite of -1250 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
• Xavier has not yet won a game it played as the moneyline underdog this season, going 2-0.
• The Musketeers have not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +760 or longer.
• UConn has an implied victory probability of 92.6% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

UConn vs. Xavier Head-to-Head Comparison

• UConn is outscoring opponents by 18.6 points per game with a +205 scoring differential overall. It puts up 83.5 points per game (40th in college basketball) and gives up 64.9 per contest (40th in college basketball).
• Alex Karaban is 203rd in the country with a team-high 15.6 points per game.
• Xavier outscores opponents by 12.8 points per game (posting 79.6 points per game, 95th in college basketball, and giving up 66.8 per outing, 77th in college basketball) and has a +141 scoring differential.
• Zach Freemantle is ranked 119th in the country with a team-high 16.9 points per game.
• The Huskies grab 34.3 rebounds per game (111th in college basketball) while conceding 24.6 per outing to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 9.7 boards per game.
• Tarris Reed, Jr. averages eight rebounds per game (ranking 69th in college basketball) to lead the Huskies.
• The Musketeers average 33.4 rebounds per game (168th in college basketball) while allowing 28.6 per contest to opponents. They outrebound opponents by 4.8 boards per game.
• Freemantle tops the Musketeers with 7.7 rebounds per game (93rd in college basketball).
• UConn ranks second in college basketball by averaging 111.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 102nd in college basketball, allowing 86.8 points 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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