Xavier vs. No. 24 UConn odds, line: Advanced model reveals college basketball picks, predictions for Feb. 19, 2022

Big East action showcases No. 24 UConn (18-7) hosting Xavier (17-8) in a matchup on Saturday afternoon at noon ET. UConn has won two consecutive games. In their previous matchup, the Huskies beat Seton Hall 70-65. Xavier fell to St. John's 86-73 in its last contest. UConn is favored by seven points and the over-under for total points is set at 140 at Caesars Sportsbook.

Before making any Xavier vs. UConn picks, you NEED to check out the college basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.  

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of almost $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen HUGE returns.

The model knows UConn grad student guard R.J. Cole is leading the team in scoring (16.2), assists (4.4) and steals (1.3). Over his last 10 games, Cole has scored at least 16 points in five of those matchups. On Feb. 5 against Villanova, the New Jersey native had 25 points, four assists and two steals. 

The model also knows Xavier junior forward Jack Nunge is averaging 13.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The 7-foot forward also spaces the floor, shooting 35 percent from downtown. Nunge has scored 20-plus in three straight games. In the loss to St. John's, the Indiana native finished with 22 points and seven rebounds. 

Now, it has set its sights on Xavier vs. UConn. We can tell you the model is leaning over the total and it also says one side of the spread has all the value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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Here are the computer's selections for Xavier vs. UConn. Simulations run every 15 minutes and are subject to change. SportsLine members can always get the latest picks on the game forecast page.

Xavier vs. UConn | 2/19 | Noon ET

Against The Spread 

Pick: UConn -7
The Huskies cover 50 percent of simulations and the model has found value on this side

Over-Under

Pick: Over 140
The Over hits in 51 percent of simulations

Projected final score: UConn 74, Xavier 67

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