The Connecticut Huskies (6-2) will try to continue their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Lafayette Leopards (2-5) at XL Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Lafayette Leopards at Connecticut Huskies ATS Prediction
The Leopards are trying to rebound after their 93-86 loss to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks in their last game. Saint Peter’s’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over Lafayette. The Peacocks had a rate of 12.0, while the Leopards posted a mark of 16.8. Justin Jaworski was the game’s leading scorer with 28 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
In the Huskies’ last matchup, they defeated the Morehead State Eagles, 80-70. The Huskies had a better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 19.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 32.5). Josh Carlton was the game’s top scorer with 17 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field.
Getting to the line might be scarce for Connecticut in this contest. The Huskies rank 199th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.235, while Lafayette ranks 28th in FTA rate allowed (0.187) since last season.
Lafayette Leopards vs. Connecticut Huskies ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Connecticut ranks 147th in steals per game (6.3) while Lafayette ranks 294th (4.2).
The Leopards average 23.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 124th in the NCAA. The Huskies rank 270th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
Connecticut ranks 185th in rebounds per game (35.4) while Lafayette ranks 256th (34.0).
The Leopards rank 249th in assists per game (12.3) while the Huskies rank 282nd (11.4).
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