Connecticut Huskies vs Xavier Musketeers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/31

The Connecticut Huskies are heading to the Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers in a Big East game. The Huskies come into this game with a strong record of 12-1 and are ranked #4 in the AP rankings. They are the favorites with a spread of -12.5 and a moneyline of -983.

On the other side, the Xavier Musketeers hold a 9-4 record for the season. They are the underdogs in this matchup with a spread of +12.5 and a moneyline of +561. The game will be aired on PEAC at 5:00 PM ET.

Connecticut Huskies vs Xavier Musketeers Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Connecticut Huskies vs Xavier Musketeers
• Venue: Cintas Center, Cincinnati OH
• Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
• Betting Odds: Connecticut Huskies Spread: -12.5 (-113), Xavier Musketeers Spread: +12.5 (-110), Connecticut Huskies MoneyLine: -983, Xavier Musketeers MoneyLine: +561, Over/Under: 143.5

Connecticut Huskies Team Preview

The Connecticut Huskies have been on a strong run recently. They have won their last three games, including an 18-point win over DePaul. The team has a solid 12-1 record this season, with a perfect 4-0 on the road.

Offensively, the Huskies score 78.5 points per game. They have a good field goal percentage of 49.5%, ranking them 37th. Their assist numbers are impressive, with 18.2 assists per game, placing them 41st.

Silas Demary Jr. and Tarris Reed Jr. have been key players for the Huskies. Demary Jr. averages 9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. Reed Jr. contributes with 14.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

Xavier Musketeers Team Preview

The Xavier Musketeers have shown a mixed performance in recent games. They managed a close win against Georgetown with a score of 80-77. Tre Carroll stood out with 22 points and 8 rebounds in that game.

In their game against Creighton, the Musketeers faced a tough loss, scoring 57 points to Creighton’s 98. Malik Messina-Moore led the team with 14 points and 5 rebounds. The team struggled with a field goal percentage of 36.4% in that game.

The Musketeers had a strong showing against Missouri State, winning 75-57. Filip Borovicanin was a key player with 13 points and 11 rebounds. The team’s field goal percentage improved to 43.1% in this game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Connecticut is favored by 12.5 points. Connecticut scores 78.5 points per game, while Xavier scores 76.8. Connecticut’s strong shooting and Xavier’s lower shooting percentage suggest Connecticut can cover the spread. The recommendation is to pick Connecticut -12.5.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 143.5 points. Connecticut and Xavier combine for about 155.3 points per game. Both teams have a high number of assists, indicating they can score efficiently. The recommendation is to pick the over 143.5.