UConn Huskies vs Marquette Golden Eagles Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026
The UConn Huskies and Marquette Golden Eagles meet on Saturday March 7, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:30 PM and the game will be televised on FOX. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for this matchup. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions on today’s games.
UConn Bringing Elite Form into Milwaukee
The UConn Huskies enter this matchup with a dominant 27-3 overall record and a 17-2 mark in Big East play. UConn has been one of the most consistent teams in the country all season. The Huskies recently won over Seton Hall 71-67, St. John’s 72-40, Villanova 73-63, and Georgetown 79-75 while recently losing to Creighton 91-84.
UConn averages 78.7 points per game while allowing just 65.2 points per contest this season. The Huskies are shooting an impressive 49% from the field and average 18.6 assists per game, which highlights their ability to move the ball and generate efficient scoring opportunities.
Defensively UConn has been extremely strong, averaging 5.5 blocks and 7.0 steals per game. Their ability to protect the rim while forcing turnovers has helped them control games throughout the season.
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Marquette Hoping to Build Off Recent Win
The Marquette Golden Eagles come into this game with an 11-19 overall record and a 6-13 conference record in Big East play. Marquette has struggled to maintain consistency this season but recently picked up a solid win over Providence 78-56. The Golden Eagles also recently won over Georgetown 76-60 while recently losing to DePaul 62-51, St. John’s 76-70, and Xavier 96-88.
Marquette averages 75.0 points per game while allowing 75.8 points per contest this season. The Golden Eagles shoot 44% from the field and average 15.3 assists per game, showing solid offensive movement and scoring balance.
Defensively Marquette has relied heavily on aggressive perimeter pressure, generating 9.4 steals per game. While that pressure can create turnovers, it can also leave them vulnerable defensively if opponents break the press.
UConn Huskies vs Marquette Golden Eagles Pick
UConn Huskies vs Marquette Golden Eagles Pick
- UConn Huskies -Spread
UConn has been significantly more consistent throughout the season and enters this matchup with one of the best defensive units in the conference. The Huskies’ ability to protect the rim and move the ball efficiently on offense gives them a clear advantage against a Marquette team that has struggled defensively for much of the year.
UConn Huskies vs Marquette Golden Eagles Total Pick
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I lean toward the under in this matchup because UConn’s defense tends to control the pace of games. The Huskies allow just over 65 points per game and often force opponents into difficult half-court possessions. If UConn dictates tempo, this game could stay lower scoring than expected.
Final Score Prediction: UConn 77, Marquette 66
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