The New Hampshire Wildcats (2-3) will travel to the XL Center to challenge the Connecticut Huskies (4-1). The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Connecticut Huskies ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Huskies defeated the Cornell Big Red, 91-74, while the Wildcats were beaten by the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 69-63.
Connecticut dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 17.3) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (below their season average of 38.1). For those same stats, Cornell put up marks of 23.3 and 22.6, respectively. New Hampshire, on the other hand, forced Quinnipiac into a turnover percentage of 23.2 (above their season average of 18.2). Christian Vital had a good game for Connecticut with 19 points. Meanwhile, Elijah Jordan had a solid performance for New Hampshire, recording 19 points.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Connecticut ranks 254th in possessions per game (68.2) and New Hampshire is 305th (67.0) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
New Hampshire Wildcats at Connecticut Huskies Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Connecticut, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Hampshire averages 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. Connecticut ranks 261st in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
The Wildcats rank 10th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Huskies rank 187th (13.6).
Connecticut ranks 149th in steals per game (6.3) while New Hampshire ranks 301st (3.8).
The Huskies rank 79th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Wildcats rank 276th (1.9).
New Hampshire averages 38.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. Connecticut ranks 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
