Connecticut Huskies vs Texas Longhorns Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Connecticut vs Texas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Austin.

Connecticut vs Texas Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Longhorns? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Moody Center in Austin, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 141 points, and Texas is favored by -1.5 against Connecticut in a non-conference matchup.

Connecticut vs. Texas Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Connecticut Huskies at Texas Longhorns
Where: Austin at Moody Center
Date: Sunday, December 8th
Betting Odds TX -1.5, UCONN +104 | TX -125 O/U 141

Huskies Preview: Can The Huskies Secure a Win at Austin?

Connecticut improved to 6-3 this season with a 76-72 home win over Baylor on Wednesday. The Huskies, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 148 went over the pre-game line of 144.

UConn trailed 37-36 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Baylor 40-35 to secure the win.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

Connecticut put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They hit 61.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-25 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Huskies shot 78.8%, making 26 of 33 attempts.

Robert O. Wright III led the way with 22 points, shooting 64.3% overall. Langston Love added 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, and Liam McNeeley contributed 17 points despite shooting just 28.6% from three. Samson Johnson was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4, while Solo Ball knocked down 3 threes at a 50% clip.

Huskies Team Defense

Connecticut's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, the Huskies allowed 13 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 61% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the opposing team hit 8 of 25 shots, shooting 32%. Connecticut also sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 26 free throws, shooting 78%. The Huskies gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Longhorns Preview: Can the Longhorns Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games

Texas improved to 7-1 on the season with a 63-59 road win over NC State on Wednesday. The Longhorns, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

Texas led 33-31 at halftime and outscored NC State 30-28 in the second half. The game’s total points of 122 fell well short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Longhorns Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Longhorns put up 63 points, shooting 45.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, with a strong showing from beyond the arc, hitting 47.1% of their threes (8/17). However, they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 50% of their attempts (7/14).

Tre Johnson led the way with 18 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes, while Dontrez Styles added 17 points, shooting 60% from deep (3/5). Marcus Hill contributed 16 points, shooting 63.6% overall, and Jordan Pope chipped in 13 points, also hitting 60% from three (3/5).

Longhorns Team Defense

Texas held their opponent to 59 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Longhorns gave up 19 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Texas allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, with their opponent shooting 35%. The Longhorns also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 6, shooting 42%.

Huskies vs Longhorns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Connecticut has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Texas has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Huskies have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Connecticut posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Longhorns have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 5-5.