UConn Huskies vs. SMU Mustangs Betting Prediction 02/12/20

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The SMU Mustangs (16-6, 6-4 AAC) and their great offense host the UConn Huskies (13-10, 4-6 AAC) and their stifling defense. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNews.

UConn Huskies at SMU Mustangs Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Mustangs fell to the Temple Owls, 97-90, while the Huskies edged the Cincinnati Bearcats, 72-71.

UConn played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.197 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.9 (above their season average of 32.9). Cincinnati had marks of 0.121 and 35.0, respectively, for those same stats. SMU, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 (above their season average of 35.0). Kendric Davis had a good game for SMU, finishing with 23 points and 10 assists. UConn was lifted by Christian Vital, who had 19 points and five rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Mustangs won the most recent game 77-59. SMU did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (13-15; 86.7 percent). UConn, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 22.3). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This showdown pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as SMU currently ranks 13th in offensive efficiency and UConn is 34th in defensive efficiency.

UConn at SMU Free Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – SMU, ATS Winner – SMU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UConn ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while SMU ranks 250th (24.9).
  • The Huskies rank second in blocks per game (6.6) while the Mustangs rank 117th (3.2).
  • UConn ranks 99th in steals per game (6.9) while SMU ranks 168th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
  • The Mustangs rank 10th in assists per game (16.8) while the Huskies rank 178th (12.7).
  • SMU ranks 45th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while UConn ranks 184th (35.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
  • The Mustangs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 7.4 for the season.