UConn vs Marquette Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UConn Huskies and Marquette Golden Eagles meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a UConn vs. Marquette prediction. This article will include a UConn vs. Marquette pick.

UConn Huskies Betting Preview

The UConn Huskies beat Seton Hall and St. John’s. UConn has won 10 of its last 12 games.

The UConn Huskies are averaging 78.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 65.2 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Solo Ball is averaging 14.1 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Tarris Reed Jr. is averaging 13.7 points and 2.2 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer, and Braylon Mullins is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.

Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Marquette Golden Eagles lost to DePaul and beat Providence. Marquette has lost 10 of its last 16 games.

The Marquette Golden Eagles are averaging 77.6 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 78.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Nigel James Jr. is averaging 16.3 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Chase Ross is averaging 14.2 points and 4.1 rebounds. Royce Parham is the third double-digit scorer and Ben Gold is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Marquette Golden Eagles are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free throw line. The Marquette Golden Eagles are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.

Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win

• Marquette has won 23 of its last 26 games at Fiserv Forum when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Why the Connecticut Huskies will win

• Connecticut has won each of its last 14 March games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
• Marquette has lost each of its last seven games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last 13 March games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Connecticut’s last nine Saturday day games against conference opponents has produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Each of Marquette’s last four games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Marquette ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.4).
• Connecticut has recorded the equal-longest winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (18 games).
• Connecticut ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.7).

UConn vs Marquette Prediction

UConn has the ability to blow the doors off but it’s had issues with big numbers all season and is 11-19 ATS overall. Marquette has had a down season, but it’s covered 7 of its last 9 games and has recent upsets over Georgetown and Providence. UConn has picked its spots all season when it wants to play 40 minutes. I doubt little Marquette is going to get the squad inspired. I’ll grab the points with Marquette at home.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Marquette +9.5