UConn vs. Xavier: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 18

Updated Dec. 18, 2024 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 11 UConn Huskies (8-3, 0-0 Big East) will try to extend a four-game win streak when they host the Xavier Musketeers (8-3, 0-0 Big East) on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at XL Center. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on Fox Sports 1.

The Huskies head into their game against the Musketeers as double-digit favorites. The Huskies are favored by 13 points. The game's point total is set at 147.5.

Keep reading to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the UConn-Xavier game.

UConn vs. Xavier How to Watch & Odds

When: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
Where: XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut
How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Huskies vs Musketeers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Huskies	-13	-110	-110	147.5	-110	-120	-1351	+800

UConn vs. Xavier Prediction

Pick ATS: Xavier (+13)
Pick OU: Over (147.5)
Prediction: UConn 78, Xavier 70

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UConn vs. Xavier Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Huskies 80, Musketeers 67.
The Huskies have a 93.1% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Musketeers have an 11.1% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

UConn has won six games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing five times.
Xavier has compiled a 5-6-0 ATS record so far this season.
UConn has an ATS record of 3-2-1 when playing as at least 13-point favorites this season.

Key Total Facts

Huskies games have finished with more than 147.5 points five times so far this year.
Musketeers games have had over 147.5 points four times this year.
The Huskies and Musketeers average 163.1 points per game combined, which is 15.6 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

UConn has compiled a 5-3 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 62.5% of those games).
Xavier has been the underdog in three games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
UConn has gone 4-1 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1351 or shorter (winning 80%).
Xavier has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +800.

UConn vs. Xavier: Recent Results

Huskies vs Musketeers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/14/2024	Huskies	-15.5	150	-1600	+900	87-60 UCONN
1/28/2024	Huskies	-12	149	-800	+550	99-56 UCONN
1/10/2024	Huskies	-4.5	148	-198	+164	80-75 UCONN

UConn vs. Xavier: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	UConn	Xavier
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	83.5 (40)	79.6 (95)
Points Allowed (Rank)	64.9 (40)	66.8 (77)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.9 (133)	7.2 (317)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.7 (47)	8.8 (104)
Assists (Rank)	19.8 (5)	18.4 (17)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.6 (35)	11.2 (147)

UConn 2024-25 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Alex Karaban	9	15.6	5	3.1	0.7	1.8	2.8
Liam McNeeley	11	13.6	6.1	2.1	0.5	0.4	1.7
Solomon Ball	11	12.5	1.9	1.5	0.7	0.1	2.5
Tarris Reed, Jr.	11	11.1	8	0.9	0.6	1.5	0
Hassan Diarra	11	7.6	2.9	5.7	1.3	0.4	0.6

Xavier 2024-25 Key Players

Musketeers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Zach Freemantle	11	16.9	7.7	2.5	1.5	0.8	0.7
Ryan Conwell	11	16.5	2.7	2.3	1.5	0.3	3.5
Dayvion McKnight	11	10.3	2.7	4.7	1.4	0.2	1
Dailyn Swain	11	8.9	4.6	2.5	1.9	0.6	0.1
Marcus Foster	11	7.6	4.5	2.5	0.7	0.1	1.3