The Golden Eagles will play the Huskies on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Marquette and UConn are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Marquette currently has a 94.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UConn is 100.00.
- Away Marquette - Marquette starts this game with a 0-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Big East Conference for away team wins.
- Home UConn - UConn meets Marquette boasting a 7-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big East Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Marquette currently ranks 5th (0.000) in the Big East Conference, with UConn now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big East Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Marquette has a 0.357 overall win percentage, with UConn matching up with a 0.929 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Marquette currently possesses 5-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UConn has tallied a 13-1 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Welcome to the showdown between Marquette and UConn on January 4th, 2026!
Marquette is struggling with a 5-9 overall record, while UConn dominates at 13-1. In Big East Conference play, Marquette is 0-3, while UConn is 3-0. Marquette has lost 5 straight, while UConn has won 9 in a row. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.
In college basketball, conference records are crucial for tournament seeding. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Get ready for an epic battle on the court!
Best Golden Eagles at Huskies Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UConn is a -18.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Marquette is a +18.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 144.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 144.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
UConn is a -2500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Marquette is a +1150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Marquette
UConn
1/04/26 2:00pm EST | +18.5 -110-18.5 -110 |
Underdog Marquette - Marquette bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +18.5 Marquette underdog bet wins if they lose by 18 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 19 or more.
Favorite UConn - UConn bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -18.5 UConn favorite bet wins if they win by 19 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 18 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Marquette at UConn Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Marquette
UConn
First to 5 Points
1/04/26 2:00pm EST | +160-225Bet |
Marquette
UConn
First to 10 Points
1/04/26 2:00pm EST | +220-325Bet |
Marquette
UConn
First to 15 Points
1/04/26 2:00pm EST | +270-425Bet |
Marquette
UConn
Game to Overtime
1/04/26 2:00pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #6 UConn | 23-2 | 0.920 | 12-1 | 8-1 | 13-1 | - | 0.929 | W1 |
| Marquette | 9-16 | 0.360 | 9-5 | 0-9 | 4-10 | +9 | 0.286 | L1 |
Marquette & UConn Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
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Marquette & UConn Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Marquette vs UConn College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Marquette vs UConn Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Marquette vs UConn Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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