The No. 3–ranked UConn Huskies host the Xavier Musketeers in NCAA hoops action tonight.
UConn has won 17 straight games, and my Xavier vs. UConn predictions expect the Huskies to shoot the lights out against a Musketeers squad that has lost six of its last nine contests.
Here are my best free college basketball picks for this Big East showdown on Tuesday, February 3.
Xavier vs UConn prediction
Xavier vs UConn best bet: Braylon Mullins Over 1.5 threes (-180)
UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins has knocked down more than 1.5 threes in nine of his last 11 games, shooting a sizzling 41.4% from behind the arc over that span.
The five-star freshman missed a game last week due to a concussion but returned to the lineup Saturday, going 4-for-8 from 3-point range in a road win over Creighton.
Since the start of December, the Xavier Musketeers rank 263rd in the country in opponent 3PT% (36.3%). Mullins drained 5-of-10 threes in the December 31 meeting and should shine from deep once more.
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Xavier vs UConn same-game parlay
The Huskies are coming off an 85-58 blowout at Creighton and crushed Xavier 90-67 in their previous meeting. UConn went 16-of-31 from deep against Creighton and 13-of-28 from long range versus Xavier.
When the Huskies are hitting shots from distance, they can also cover massive spreads. I’m backing them to do so yet again, while also taking Alex Karaban to eclipse 1.5 threes, a feat he's accomplished in 13 of 22 games this season.
Xavier vs UConn SGP
- Braylon Mullins Over 1.5 threes
- UConn -17.5
- Alex Karaban Over 1.5 threes
Our beyond the arc SGP: Owning the Arc
UConn boasts an elite defense that ranks sixth in the country in points per game allowed (64.0) and fifth in opponent 3PT% (28.3%).
The Huskies limited Tre Carroll to nine points on 3-of-11 shooting in their first meeting. Jovan Milicevic also failed to make a 3-pointer and has hit fewer than 1.5 treys in three of his last four games.
Xavier vs UConn SGP
- Braylon Mullins Over 1.5 threes
- UConn -17.5
- Alex Karaban Over 1.5 threes
- Tre Carroll Under 17.5 points
- Jovan Milicevic Under 1.5 threes
Xavier vs UConn odds
- Spread: Xavier +17 (-110) | UConn -17 (-110)
- Moneyline: Xavier +1000 | UConn -2000
- Over/Under: Over 147.5 (-110) | Under 147.5 (-110)
Xavier vs UConn betting trend to know
The Huskies have cashed the Under in 15 of their last 22 home games (+7.30 Units / 30% ROI). Find more college basketball betting trends for Xavier vs. UConn.
How to watch Xavier vs UConn
| Location | PeoplesBank Stadium, Hartford, CT |
| Date | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Peacock |
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