Texas vs. UConn: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 8

Updated Dec. 8, 2024 8:28 p.m. ET

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The Texas Longhorns (7-1) will try to build on a seven-game win streak when they host the No. 25 UConn Huskies (6-3) on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Moody Center. The matchup airs at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN.

The Longhorns are just a 1-point favorite against the Huskies when the Longhorns and Huskies face off in a game oddsmakers expect to be a tight one. The point total for the game is 141.5.

Continue scrolling to get everything you need to know before placing bets on the Texas-UConn game.

Texas vs. UConn How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
Where: Moody Center in Austin, Texas
How to watch on TV: ESPN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Longhorns vs Huskies Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Longhorns	-1	-120	-110	141.5	-110	-110	-122	+102

Texas vs. UConn Prediction

Pick ATS: Texas (-1)
Pick OU: Over (141.5)
Prediction: Texas 74, UConn 71

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Texas vs. UConn Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Longhorns 71, Huskies 70.
The Longhorns have a 55.0% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Huskies have a 49.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Texas has put together a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season.
UConn is 4-4-1 ATS this year.
Texas has covered the spread four times this season (4-4 ATS) when playing as at least 1-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

In four games this year, the Longhorns and their opponent have combined to score more than 141.5 points.
So far this season, seven Huskies games have featured over 141.5 points scored.
The Longhorns and Huskies average 165.9 points per game combined, which is 24.4 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Texas has gone 4-1 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 80%).
UConn will play as the underdog for the first time this season.
When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -122 or shorter, Texas has gone 4-1 (80% win percentage).
UConn has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +102.

Texas vs. UConn: Recent Results

Longhorns vs Huskies Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
11/20/2023	Huskies	-7	145	-278	+225	81-71 UCONN

Texas vs. UConn: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Texas	UConn
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	80.8 (78)	85.1 (27)
Points Allowed (Rank)	61.4 (17)	64.2 (34)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.1 (259)	10.1 (122)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.3 (228)	10.3 (27)
Assists (Rank)	14.5 (150)	20.1 (3)
Turnovers (Rank)	9 (11)	9.7 (36)

Texas 2024-25 Key Players

Longhorns Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tre Johnson	8	20.8	2.8	1.8	0.6	0.4	3.1
Arthur Kaluma	8	13.6	8.1	2.5	1	0.9	0.9
Kadin Shedrick	8	10.1	5.6	0.5	0.6	2.1	0
Tramon Mark	4	9	4	1	1.3	0.3	1.3
Jordan Pope	8	8.5	1.9	2.5	1.1	0	1.3

UConn 2024-25 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Alex Karaban	7	15.9	4.1	3.3	0.4	2	3.1
Liam McNeeley	9	13	5.6	1.8	0.6	0.4	1.8
Solomon Ball	9	12.6	2	1.7	0.8	0.1	2.6
Tarris Reed, Jr.	9	10.9	8.6	1.1	0.8	1.6	0
Hassan Diarra	9	8.2	2.8	5	1.2	0.4	0.8