UConn vs. Marquette betting: College basketball preview for March 7

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The No. 4 UConn Huskies (27-3, 17-2 Big East) are favored (-8) to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the Marquette Golden Eagles (11-19, 6-13 Big East) at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Fiserv Forum. The game airs on FOX. The matchup’s over/under is set at 143.5.

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UConn vs. Marquette betting lines

  • UConn moneyline odds to win: -532
  • Marquette moneyline odds to win: +372
  • Spread: UConn (-8)
  • Total: 143.5

UConn statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • At home, UConn has a worse record against the spread (4-13-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-5-0).
  • At home, the Huskies exceed the over/under 47.1% of the time (eight of 17 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, topping the total in 60% of games (six of 10).
  • UConn has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 12-2 (.857). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 9-1 (.900).

Recent trends

  • The Huskies’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, putting up 79.5 points per contest compared to the 78.7 they’ve averaged this season.
  • UConn has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 68.6 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 65.2 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
  • During their past 10 contests, the Huskies are making 1.7 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.3 compared to 8.6 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (39.5% compared to 36.5% season-long).

UConn betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-20-0 (Home: 4-13-0; Away: 5-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8+: 5-15-0 (As Favorite: 10-20-0; As Underdog: 0-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-14-0 (Home: 8-9-0; Away: 6-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 24-3 (Home: 12-2; Away: 9-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.8 (31st in nation) 39.8 (16th) 33.0 (114th) 28.0 (27th) 18.6 (eighth) 10.1 (91st)

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Marquette statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Marquette’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .375 (6-10-0). On the road, it is .417 (5-7-0).
  • Golden Eagles games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (seven times out of 16) than away (six of 12) this season.
  • This season the Golden Eagles are 1-2 at home when moneyline underdogs (.333 winning percentage). On the road they are 2-10 (.167).

Recent trends

  • While the Golden Eagles are averaging 75.0 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their previous 10 games, producing 73.3 points per contest.
  • While Marquette is ceding 75.8 points per game in 2025-26, it has bettered that mark over its last 10 games, allowing 70.0 points per contest.
  • The Golden Eagles are making 8.1 treys per contest over their last 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they own a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (33.6%) compared to their season average from downtown (31.8%).

Marquette betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-18-0 (Home: 6-10-0; Away: 5-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-9-0; As Underdog: 9-9-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-16-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-5 (Home: 8-5; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-14 (Home: 1-2; Away: 2-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.8 (269th in nation) 44.1 (165th) 30.9 (241st) 34.6 (345th) 15.3 (95th) 11.2 (212th)
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