UConn vs Xavier Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 12/31/2025, 03:05 AM ET
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UConn vs Xavier Information

The UConn Huskies will be on the road Wednesday night with a 5:00 PM matchup in Cincinnati, OH, against Xavier. UConn is the #4-ranked team in the nation with twelve wins and one loss coming into this matchup on a long winning streak after an 18-point victory against DePaul in their last outing. The Xavier Musketeers return home Wednesday with a 9- 4 loss overall, having won for the last five after a three-point victory against Georgetown in their last outing. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

UConn Preview

Offensively, UConn has been stout all season, averaging 78.5 points off 50% from the floor. The Huskies defense has been elite, holding opponents to 61.1 points per game this season through 13 games played. Solo Ball leads the UConn offense this season, averaging 15.4 points per game. Tarris Reed Jr. is averaging 14.5 points, but he has played just eight times this season. Alex Karaban averages 13.6 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.3 rebounds per game.

Xavier Preview

Offensively, Xavier scored the ball well this season, averaging 76.8 points on 42% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Xavier is allowing 73.9 points per game this season, but gave up 98 points in their most recent loss. Tre Carroll leads the Xavier offense this season, averaging 16.5 points per game. Roddie Anderson III averages 12.7 points, and Jovan Milicevic averages 11.6 points per game. Big man Filip Borovicanin averages 8.8 points and leads the team, averaging 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists.

UConn vs Xavier Prediction

UConn is one of the best teams in the nation, rolling into this matchup. The Huskies are the better team on both sides of the ball and will do the work on Wednesday against Xavier. Take UConn to continue their winning ways as they get the win and cover on the road against the Musketeers. Final Score Prediction, UConn Huskies win and cover 78-61. Betting on sports and on UConn is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Xavier with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Xavier vs Uconn you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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