
UConn vs. Xavier: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 28
Updated Jan. 28, 2024 10:28 a.m. ET
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The No. 1 UConn Huskies (17-2, 7-1 Big East) will look to build on a seven-game win streak when they host the Xavier Musketeers (10-9, 4-4 Big East) on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at XL Center. The matchup airs at 12:00 PM ET on Fox Sports 1.
The Huskies hit the court as double-digit favorites against the Musketeers. The Huskies are favored by 12.5 points. The game features a point total of 149.5.
Continue scrolling to get everything you need to know before wagering on the UConn-Xavier matchup.
UConn vs. Xavier How to Watch & Odds
- When: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET
- Where: XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut
- How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huskies | -12.5 | -105 | -115 | 149.5 | -108 | -112 | -800 | +550 |
UConn vs. Xavier Prediction
- Pick ATS: Xavier (+12.5)
- Pick OU: Under (149.5)
- Prediction: UConn 77, Xavier 70
Learn more about the UConn Huskies vs. the Xavier Musketeers game on FOX Sports!
UConn vs. Xavier Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Huskies 81, Musketeers 68.
- The Huskies have an 88.9% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Musketeers have a 15.4% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- UConn has won 11 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover eight times.
- Xavier has covered 12 times in 19 games with a spread this year.
- UConn has covered the spread four times this season (4-4 ATS) when playing as at least 12.5-point favorites.
- Xavier has been an underdog by 12.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
Key Total Facts
- Huskies games have finished with more than 149.5 points seven times so far this season.
- Musketeers games have gone over 149.5 points on 10 occasions this year.
- The total for this matchup is 149.5 points, 8.4 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
Key Moneyline Facts
- UConn has put together a 10-1 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 90.9% of those games).
- This season, Xavier has won two out of the eight games in which it has been the underdog.
- UConn has played as a moneyline favorite of -800 or shorter twice this season, and won both.
- Xavier has played as an underdog of +550 or more once this season and lost that game.
UConn vs. Xavier: Recent Results
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2024 | Huskies | -4.5 | 148 | -198 | +164 | 80-75 UCONN |
| 1/25/2023 | Huskies | -6 | 154 | -255 | +215 | 82-79 XAV |
| 12/31/2022 | Huskies | -3 | 149 | -150 | +130 | 83-73 XAV |
UConn vs. Xavier: 2023-24 Stats Comparison
| UConn | Xavier | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 81.1 (38) | 76.8 (113) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 64.6 (31) | 71.7 (175) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 10.3 (78) | 9.9 (95) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 8.6 (77) | 7.1 (215) |
| Assists (Rank) | 17.9 (13) | 16.8 (25) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 9.6 (30) | 11.2 (146) |
UConn 2023-24 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Spencer | 19 | 15.4 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 2.8 |
| Tristen Newton | 19 | 15.4 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Alex Karaban | 19 | 15 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1 | 2.3 |
| Donovan Clingan | 14 | 12.8 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2 | 0 |
| Stephon Castle | 13 | 9.4 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Xavier 2023-24 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Olivari | 19 | 17.9 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| Desmond Claude | 19 | 16.2 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Dayvion McKnight | 19 | 11.1 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| Abou Ousmane | 19 | 8.4 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| Gytis Nemeiksa | 19 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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