The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (2-4) will travel to the XL Center to square off with the UConn Huskies (6-3). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at UConn Huskies ATS Odds
In their last game, the Huskies lost a winnable game to the Indiana Hoosiers, 57-54, while the Peacocks beat the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 86-70.
Saint Peter’s played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 53.6 (above their season average of 35.0) and a free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.224). For those same stats, Fairleigh Dickinson put up marks of 23.1 and 0.310, respectively. UConn, meanwhile, held Indiana to an effective field goal percentage of 0.386 (below their season average of 0.561). Josh Carlton put together a solid performance for UConn with 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Derrick Woods had a good outing for Saint Peter’s, recording 17 points and 10 rebounds.
UConn could dominate on defense as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Huskies rank 21st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while Saint Peter’s is 279th in effective field goal percentage (0.476) dating back to last season.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. UConn Huskies Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UConn, ATS Winner – UConn, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Saint Peter’s ranks 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while UConn ranks 226th (35.4).
- The Huskies rank 165th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Peacocks rank 241st (18.1).
- UConn averages 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. Saint Peter’s ranks 156th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Peacocks rank 19th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Huskies rank 156th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- UConn ranks 129th in assists per game (12.9) while Saint Peter’s ranks 236th (9.6).
