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Texas (7-3) vs UConn (9-1)
- When: Dec 12 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, CT, USA
- Where to watch: FOX
Texas vs (5) UConn Preview & Prediction
Spread: UConn -16.5
Moneyline: UConn (-2500)
Total: 145.5
UConn Huskies Betting Breakdown
UConn steps into this matchup as a 16.5 point favorite with the Total set at 145.5, and the Huskies could not ask for better momentum. Fresh off a gritty 77-73 win over No. 18 Florida at the Jimmy V Classic, UConn returns home healthy, confident and riding a five game winning streak. Solo Ball carried the offense with 19 points and closed the door at the foul line, while Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. added strong contributions, including Reed retaking his place in the starting five.
Even while getting outmuscled on the glass, UConn shot 50 percent from the field and executed at critical moments. That poise has been the defining trait of a roster that has already collected multiple Quad 1 victories. Dan Hurley believes this team may be the most balanced he has coached, with nine reliable rotation players and elite potential on both ends.
UConn’s blend of shooting, ball movement and physical defense places them in a powerful position against nearly any opponent, and they return to their home floor where they rarely misfire.
Texas Longhorns Betting Breakdown
Texas shows up at 7-3, feeling good after crushing Southern 95-69. Matas Vokietaitis erupted for 28 points and went a perfect 14 for 14 from the line, helping the Longhorns wash away the taste of a difficult loss to Virginia. Jordan Pope and Simeon Wilcher kept the scoring steady, and Texas shot nearly 57 percent as a team.
The defense, however, remains a concern. Sean Miller was blunt about the issues: too many fouls, too many breakdowns and too little consistency. The Longhorns are competitive, but their inability to defend without reaching or losing assignments has been a recurring weakness, especially against higher caliber opponents. Texas has already dropped games to Duke, Virginia and Arizona State, and UConn presents an even tougher challenge, especially on the road.
For Texas to hang around, they must control pace, limit careless fouls and avoid letting UConn’s offense stretch the game early.
Expert Final Score Prediction
UConn enters with confidence, depth, and home court advantage, while Texas brings an offense that can score but a defense that may not survive extended stretches against an efficient Huskies squad. With UConn’s balance and late game execution proving reliable, this matchup leans heavily toward the favorite.
Final Score: UConn 84, Texas 65
Lean: UConn -16.5
Total: Over 145.5
- NCAAB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
