UConn vs Michigan Prediction 11/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

UConn vs Michigan Prediction

While points with the defending champs look attractive, this isn’t the same Michigan team that cut down the nets back in March. Michigan is less talented than it was a season ago, and it may take time for the new faces to get going. You can argue UConn is better than it was last season with one of the best back courts in the country and great defensive effort. This is also a home game for UConn, with it being in Boston.

Also, this is a rematch of the national title game, and we know Dan Hurley is a madman. He’s had this game circled on the calendar from day one, and I’m sure he’s been beating it into his players. UConn will run the score up if it can. I’ll lay the chalk with the Huskies on Friday night.

UConn Huskies Betting Preview

The UConn Huskies beat Gardner-Webb, and they play Wagner and Ohio State next. UConn has won 11 of its last 14 games.

The UConn Huskies are averaging 86 points on 51.7 percent shooting and allowing 46 points on 25.5 percent shooting. Braylon Mullins is averaging 20 points and 2 rebounds, while Nik Khamenia is averaging 14 points and 3 assists. Na’jai Hines is the third double-digit scorer, and Colben Landrew is grabbing 5 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 62.5 percent from the free-throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Michigan Wolverines beat Oakland, and they play Marquette and William & Mary next. Michigan has won 7 straight games.

The Michigan Wolverines are averaging 84 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 31.7 percent shooting. Trey McKenney is averaging 17 points and 2 assists, while Roddy Gayle Jr. is averaging 17 points and 3 rebounds. J.P. Estrella is the third double-digit scorer, and Quinn Costello is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Michigan Wolverines are shooting 20.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Michigan Wolverines are allowing 23.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.

Why the Michigan Wolverines will win

• Michigan has won each of its last nine November games as an AP-ranked team.

Why the Connecticut Huskies will win

• Connecticut has won 18 of its last 19 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team at neutral venues.
• Michigan has lost six of its last eight games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
• Michigan has lost the first half in five of its last six games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Connecticut’s last 12 games against the Big Ten Conference at neutral venues have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
• Sixteen of Michigan’s last 18 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Michigan Wolverines Player Facts

• Trey McKenney ranks T1st amongst qualified Div 1 players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
• Elliot Cadeau ranks T18th amongst qualified Div 1 players for steals per game (4.0) this season.

Connecticut Huskies Player Facts

• Silas Demary Jr. is one of only seven qualified players in the league averaging at least 7.0 assists and 7.0 rebounds this season.
• Braylon Mullins leads all Connecticut players in points per 36 minutes (28.8) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Michigan ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (5.0).
• Michigan is one of only nine teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last three NCAA Tournament appearances.
• Connecticut ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.29).
• Connecticut ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (25.5%).

Randy Chambers's Pick: UConn -7.5