Marquette vs UConn Prediction, Odds and College Basketball Picks: Back Golden Eagles (-4) on March 05

Two Big East teams with March Madness aspirations square off on Wednesday when Marquette travels to UConn. Marquette will be looking to avenge a home loss to the two-time defending national champions on Feb. 1st.

Marquette vs UConn Prediction Today

Since winning its last two games, UConn has regained traction as a title contender. But we think that is wishful thinking as the Huskies simply took care of business against two of the worst teams in the Big East. But a road win against Marquette and playing on its home court gives the Huskies the edge in the eyes of the college basketball oddsmakers, giving them a -4-point advantage.

Marquette vs UConn How to Watch

• Game: Marquette Golden Eagles vs UConn Huskies
• Date/Time: Wednesday, March 5, 8:30 p.m.
• Location: Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, CT
• Marquette vs UConn Live Stream: TBS.com

Find Marquette vs UConn stats here.

Top 3 Marquette vs UConn Betting Picks

1. Marquette ATS +4

While they had an impressive win against Marquette in Milwaukee, the Huskies have actually struggled mightily against the college basketball spread in the Constitution State. They have failed to cover in its last eight home games overall, eight games they were favored in. That said, they have covered the last four against the Golden Eagles.

Even on the road, Marquette is the superior squad and we believe the ill-fated trend will continue for UConn in our NCAAB predictions.

Bet this pick: Marquette +4

2. Bet UConn ML (-180)

Now that we have established our belief that Marquette will cover the spread, who will win the game outright? UConn has had trouble all season turning the ball over and an affinity for cold-spells on offense. The return of NBA draft prospect Liam McNeeley has helped and its win against Providence did see a career-day for big man Tarris Reed Jr.

Marquette has won four of its last five games, though also against the basement dwellers of the conference. The Golden Eagles lost three straight to St. John’s, UConn and Creighton before its latest run. While both teams carry momentum, we will give UConn the edge here for our online bet in a pivotal matchup in the lead up to the Big East Tournament.

Bet this pick: UConn ML (-180)

3. Marquette vs UConn Under 144½

The trickiest NCAAB pick from this contest will be the over/under, as both teams have a formidable offense and play strong defense. If we follow the NCAAB betting trends, it shows that the under is the way to go for both teams, as the under has hit for its last four games as a road underdog.

For the Huskies, the under has hit in their last nine games against a team with a winning road record. The Golden Eagles’ record in true road games sits at 7-5. We think defense will prevail and the score will stay under 144½ total points.

Bet this pick: Under 144½

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