Winners of 17 in a row, the Huskies of UConn (21–1, 11–0 Big East) host the Xavier Musketeers (12–10, 4–7 Big East) tonight at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT.
The third-ranked Huskies’ lone loss this season was to top-ranked Arizona, 71-67. They lost at home on November 19 but were without Tarris Reed Jr. and Braylon Mullins, their second and fourth-leading scorers. Their success the last couple of months is founded in strong play in their own end. They own the top defense in the Big East and one of the best in the entire country. UConn is first in the Big East in EFG%, two-point percentage, and three-point percentage. The Huskies are also third in the Big East in forcing turnovers and fourth in rebounds on the defensive glass. Just for good measure they are second in blocks and third in steals.
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Xavier snapped a 3-game skid Saturday with a 68-66 victory over DePaul. Filip Borovicanin hit the buzzer-beating jumper to defeat the Blue Demons. Xavier’s season is a study in what might have been. Gabriel Pozzato (knee) averaged 14.9 points per game was expected to lead the Xavier attack, but he has not dressed this season. The result? It has been a struggle of late for Richard Pitino’s crew. The Musketeers were smacked, 90-67, by UConn on New Year’s Eve in Cincinnati. Including that loss, Xavier is 3-6 in their last nine games. They are 0-4 on the road during that stretch.
UConn is ranked No. 10 in KenPom and No. 7 in the NET. Xavier is ranked No. 93 in KenPom and 97th in the NET.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of DraftKings recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
Game Details and How to Watch Live: Xavier at No. 3 UConn
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Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Game Odds: Xavier at No. 3 UConn
The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of DraftKings:
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Moneyline: Xavier Musketeers (-2100), UConn Huskies (+1100)
This game opened UConn -18.5 with the Total set at 146.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Xavier at No. 3 UConn
Xavier Musketeers
UConn Huskies
Injury Report: Xavier at No. 3 UConn
UConn Huskies
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No injuries to report for tonight’s game
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Xavier Musketeers
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Michael Wolf (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
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Gabriel Pozzato (knee) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
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Luke Naser (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
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Kason Westphal (redshirt) is OUT for tonight’s game
Important stats, trends and insights: Xavier at No. 3 UConn
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Xavier is 11-11 ATS this season
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UConn is 8-14 ATS this season
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The OVER has cashed in 16 of the Musketeers’ 22 games this season (16-6)
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The OVER has cashed in 9 of the Huskies’ 22 games this season (9-13)
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The OVER has cashed in 8 of the last 10 games between these teams
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With a win, the Huskies will start 12-0 in the Big East for the 1st time since starting 14-0 during the 1995-96 season
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UConn’s offense is shooting 49.1% from deep over their last two games
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Alex Karaban is averaging 13.5 points and 5.6 rebounds
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Silas Demary Jr. leads the Big East with 7.1 assists per game in conference play
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Tre Carroll is averaging 18.3 points per game and is currently 24 points shy of 1,000 career points
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for tonight’s game between Xavier and No. 3 UConn:
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Huskies -17.5 ATS
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Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total OVER 147.5
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