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

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

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.

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