UConn vs. Arkansas State predictions, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament first round
With the Round of 64 kicking off the women's NCAA Tournament yesterday, the No. 2 UConn Huskies, led by superstar Paige Bueckers, will kick off their tournament play with a matchup against No. 15 Arkansas State.
UConn finished the regular season with a 31-3 record, ranking 4th in RPI, and seventh in strength of schedule. They easily won the Big East, finishing the year with a perfect 18-0 record in Big East conference play. The Arkansas State Red Wolves, meanwhile, finished 136th in RPI and were 15-3 in Sun Belt play, albeit, ending the regular season on a four-game win streak to win the Sun Belt tournament.
Here's how our experts see Saturday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks.
UConn vs. Arkansas State picks and predictions
Our experts from across the Paste BN Network are unanimous (8-0) on who will win this game, No. 2 seed UConn or No. 15 seed Arkansas State. UConn does have the edge in efficiency statistics. Take a look at their full bracket predictions.
- Nancy Armour, Paste BN: UConn
- Jordan Mendoza, Paste BN: UConn
- Cydney Henderson, Paste BN: UConn
- Meg L. Hall, For The Win: UConn
- Cora Hall, Knoxville News: UConn
- Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat: UConn
- Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: UConn
- Tom Noie, South Bend Tribune: UConn
UConn vs. Arkansas State date, start time, how to watch
- Game Day: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Game Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV
Watch UConn vs. Arkansas State on Fubo
UConn vs. Arkansas State odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, March 20.
- Spread: Connecticut (-44.5)
- Moneyline Favorite: Not yet set
- Moneyline Underdog: Not yet set
- Total: 148.5
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