UConn Huskies (6-3) vs. Texas Longhorns (7-1)
UConn Huskies vs. Texas Longhorns December 8 2024 – An exciting NCAA Men’s Basketball meeting will take place on Sunday, the 8th of December 2024 between the Texas Longhorns and the UConn Huskies. The UConn Huskies have a record of 6 wins and 3 losses while the Texas Longhorns have 7 wins and a single loss and with these statistics, this game promises to be an exciting one as both teams will be trying to improve and set high standards early in the season. The match will take place at the Moody Center which is a ground where the Longhorns tend to be very competitive.
UConn Huskies vs. Texas Longhorns December 8 2024 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Moody Center |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
UConn Huskies vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| UConn | +110 | +3 (-110) | 141 over (-110) |
| Texas | -133 | -3 (-110) | 141 under (-110) |
The bookmakers predict an even contest, although they accord a slight edge to Texas given their status as the home team. They have been given odds of -3 on the spread and -133 on the moneyline, courtesy of a decent start to the season and home-court support. UConn appears to be a robust underdog given their +3 and +110 moneyline. The total is set at 141 points which indicates the game is likely to be a high-scoring one given the offense capability of both teams this season.
Alex Karaban (Forward) vs. Tre Johnson (Guard)
Alex Karaban has certainly been of great help to the UConn Huskies, averaging 15.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Apart from scoring he also gets 3.3 assists and 2 blocks, indicating his all-round ability. His shooting ability, particularly from long range with 46.8% accuracy, could cause the Texas defense major problems.
Tre Johnson has been impressive for Texas, at the top with 20.8 points per game. With a reduced number of rebounds registered, his average long-range shot at 44.6% and his physical ability, he contributes more as an offensive threat. Johnson’s capacity to make tough shots may hinder the defensive game plan put in force by UConn.
The individual battle of Karaban and Johnson is going to be significant. A damaging factor that tipped the course in favor of one team was the ability of Karaban to defend while the others scored with the speed and agility of Johnson.
Dynamic Duo: UConn’s Versatility vs. Texas’s Precision
The UConn Huskies have displayed a high level of creativity in their offensive set, scoring an average of 85.1 points per game aided a strong perimeter game. Their shooting accuracy from the field is also impressive at 50.3% meaning they are able to create good opportunities for themselves. Their recent performance of winning 76-72 against the Baylor Bears is a testament to how competent they are in scoring. Lastly, their average number of grabbed rebounds which stands at 37.3 allows them to comfortably deal with Texas’s athleticism and style of play.
Lone Star Showdown: Texas’s Home Court Dominance
Conversely, the Texas Longhorns have fully embraced their observers’ participation, as they managing to remain undefeated at Moody Center this year. Its perfectly even attack, which encompasses an average of 80.8 points per game, gas nearly as threatening as that of UConn’s, but beyond that their ability to block their opponents’ shots could be winning factor. Given the team’s lesser average points on the board together with the strong presence under the basket that they always have, the greatest test for Texas would be stopping UConn’s shooters.
UConn Huskies Betting Trends
Connecticut are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut’s last 5 games.
Connecticut are 17-3 SU in their last 20 games.
Connecticut are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Texas.
Connecticut are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Texas.
Texas Longhorns Betting Trends
Texas are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’ last 5 games.
Texas are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’ last 6 games against Connecticut.
Texas are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home.
UConn Huskies vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Previews
Given the strong performance trends and the relationship between key players such as Karaban and Johnson, this match is expected to be neck and neck and may have several lead changes during strategic displays. This is the case as the Huskies’ offensive might is pitted against the Longhorn’s organized defense.
With regards to betting, a slight tilt falls on Texas especially with the home court advantage and their defensive statistics. Nevertheless, UConn’s recent performance against the spread coupled with scoring high should not be forgotten. This may be one of the matches when placing a bet on the OVER might be a good option, taking into consideration the scoring capabilities of both teams.
Score Prediction: Texas 75, UConn71.
