A top 25 matchup takes place in the Big East when the #6 Uconn Huskies go on the road to take on the #25 Marquette Golden Eagles. UConn is 25-2 and 4-2 in the Big East while Marquette is 13-4 and 5-1 in the conference.  Uconn won both matchups by eight last season. Uconn is ranked #3 by KenPom. They have the 4th most efficient defense in the nation and the 9th most efficient offense. The Huskies have covered 75% of their games. Marquette has won four in a row and is 5-1 in conference play. Marquette is ranked 15th overall by KenPom. They have the 6th most efficient offense in the nation and 79th ranked defense. The Huskies cannot afford to lose three conference games in a row. UConn poses a matchup problem with Sanogo's size and skill. UConn is putting up 80.2 points a game and giving up 61.4 points. Marquette is putting up 83.1 points and giving up 71 points. The Golden Eagles have won seven of their last eight games and nine of their last 10 home games. The Huskies have lost two of their last three games and two of their last three road games.  Marquette has cleaned up on the bottom half of the conference and will be tested by UConn who will have the better talent on the floor. Take UConn in this one.

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