Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Connecticut Huskies NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/7

The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks will play against the Connecticut Huskies on Friday, November 7, 2025. The game will take place at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. This non-conference game features the River Hawks from the America East conference and the Huskies from the Big East.

The River Hawks come into this game with a 1-0 record in the regular season. On the other side, the Huskies, ranked #4 in the AP poll, also have a 1-0 record. Both teams aim to continue their winning start to the season. The game will be shown on PEAC, providing fans a chance to watch these teams compete.

Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Connecticut Huskies Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Connecticut Huskies
• Venue: XL Center, Hartford CT
• Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
• Massachusetts-Lowell Spread: +33.5 (-108)
• Connecticut Spread: -33.5 (-115)
• Over/Under: 152.5

Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Team Preview

The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks begin their season with a strong offensive lineup. They average 107.0 points per game, ranking 25th. Their field goal percentage is 60.0, placing them at 14th in the nation.

On the defensive side, the River Hawks have room for improvement. They average 8.0 steals and 4.0 blocks per game. Turnovers are at 12.0 per game, which is a concern.

Key players for the River Hawks include Austin Green, who scored 21 points in their opening game. Khalil Farmer contributed 14 points with an 80.0 field goal percentage. Jared Frey added 10 points and 5 assists, showing his versatility on the court.

Connecticut Huskies Team Preview

The Connecticut Huskies are starting their season with a clean slate. They hold an AP Rank of #4, showing strong preseason expectations. In their first game, they secured a win, putting them at 1-0 for the season.

Offensively, the Huskies average 79 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 48.2%, while they make an average of 8 three-pointers per game. They also excel at free throws, hitting 85% of their attempts.

Defensively, the Huskies have room for improvement with 9 steals and 5 blocks per game. They commit 11 turnovers on average and 16 fouls per game. The team aims to tighten their defensive efforts as the season progresses.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is set at Connecticut -33.5. Massachusetts-Lowell scores 107.0 points per game, while Connecticut scores 79.0 points per game. Given the River Hawks’ strong offensive stats, they are likely to cover the spread of +33.5. Thus, the pick is Massachusetts-Lowell +33.5.

The over/under for the game is 152.5 points. Massachusetts-Lowell averages 107.0 points per game, and Connecticut averages 79.0 points per game. The combined average of 186.0 points suggests that the total will go over 152.5. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at 152.5.