A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the Connecticut Huskies (6-1) when they go head-to-head against the Arizona Wildcats (5-2) at XL Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Connecticut Huskies Betting Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Huskies defeated the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks 97-75, while the Wildcats beat the Georgia Southern Eagles 100-70.
Arizona played a perfect game. They had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 6.8 (better than their season average of 15.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.0 (above their season average of 26.2). Georgia Southern put up marks of 14.9 and 17.9, respectively, for those same stats. The Huskies, on the other hand, forced 19 turnovers and held the River Hawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9 (below their season average of 31.1). Jalen Adams had a good outing for Connecticut with 19 points and five rebounds. Chase Jeter played well for Arizona, recording 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The Wildcats won the lone game between these two teams last season, 73-58. Arizona’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Connecticut. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.280, while the Huskies posted a mark of 0.167.
Arizona could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense squares off against one of the country’s worst defenses. Since the 2017-18 season, the Wildcats rank 14th in offensive efficiency, while Connecticut ranks 259th in defensive efficiency.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Connecticut Huskies Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Connecticut, ATS Winner – Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Arizona ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (30.1) while Connecticut ranks 229th (36.2).
- The Huskies rank 138th in steals per game (6.4) while the Wildcats rank 258th (5.1).
- Arizona ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Connecticut ranks 98th (3.1).
- The Wildcats rank 91st in assists per game (14.6) while the Huskies rank 292nd (11.4).
- Arizona ranks 120th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while Connecticut ranks 276th (24.2).
