The UMass Lowell River Hawks take on the UConn Huskies in Hartford, CT. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Peacock.
UConn is favored by -33.5 points on the spread with game total set at 153.5 points.
Here’s my UMass Lowell vs. UConn prediction and college basketball picks for November 7, 2025.
UMass Lowell vs UConn Prediction
My Pick: UConn -33.5
My UMass Lowell vs UConn best bet is on the Huskies to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
UMass Lowell vs. UConn Odds
| UMass Lowell Odds | |
|---|---|
| Spread | Total |
+33.5 -104 | 153.5 -105o / -115u |
| UConn Odds | |
|---|---|
| Spread | Total |
-33.5 -118 | 153.5 -105o / -115u |
- UMass Lowell vs UConn spread: UConn -33.5
- UMass Lowell vs UConn over/under: 153.5 points
UMass Lowell vs UConn College Basketball Betting Preview
UMass Lowell Basketball
UMass Lowell heads to UConn in a David vs. Goliath matchup that features a low-major that flipped its entire roster from last season and a power program that's won two of the last three National Championships.
This spread is, of course, massive, and we’ve seen power home teams get hammered in the market – the talent disparity in college basketball is very real right now thanks to the transfer portal and the lapsing of the COVID rule.
Lowell doesn’t have much of a shot to score buckets, as it relies heavily on finishing inside the arc instead of the 3-point line. The River Hawks were 8-for-18 from deep in their bout against a non-Division I opponent, but head coach Pat Duquette’s squads have consistently ranked near the bottom of the country in 3-point attempt rate on an annual basis.
Throw in the fact that this brand new Lowell roster — led by mid-major, Division II and Canadian transfers — is still in its gelling process, and you have the makings of a blowout.
UConn Basketball
UConn should theoretically be able to name its number tonight, as it has significant edges in size, athleticism and outright talent.
However, the Huskies weren’t exactly crisp in their opening matchup against new Division I school New Haven, and star center Tarris Reed Jr. and freshman phenom Braylon Mullins could possibly be out once again.
UMass Lowell vs. UConn Betting Analysis
The play on Friday is UConn or nothing, as Lowell’s roster just doesn’t project to step up well against elite competition.
Last year the River Hawks played just one team ranked in the KenPom top 100 (Gonzaga), and they got beat by 59 points (with a much more experienced and more talented roster).
In 2024, they hung with two power opponents in Georgia Tech and Arizona State, but neither squad was ranked in the top 120 that season.
Expect UConn to get what it wants offensively – clean looks from deep and success on the glass with its size.
My Pick: UConn -33.5
