The Connecticut Huskies (9-6, 0-2 AAC) welcome the SMU Mustangs (10-4, 2-0 AAC) to Harry A. Gampel Pavilion as they look to lengthen their six-game home winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
SMU Mustangs at Connecticut Huskies Free Prediction
In the Mustangs’ last contest, they topped the Northwestern State Demons, 69-58. SMU’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Mustangs had 21 offensive rebounds and 44 total rebounds, while the Demons had nine and 33, respectively. SMU rallied around Jimmy Whitt Jr., who was the team’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Huskies beat the Morehead State Eagles in their last contest, 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 top scorer from either team with 17 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Mustangs won the most recent contest 80-73. The Mustangs knocked down 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (13.0 vs. 17.0).
Jalen Adams and Alterique Gilbert have been playing well over the last five games for Connecticut. Adams has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Gilbert has put up 0 points a game during that span.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this battle. Connecticut has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (80th in possessions per game), while SMU has been more half-court-oriented (335th in possessions per game).
SMU Mustangs at Connecticut Huskies Free Pick
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Betting Notes:
Connecticut ranks 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while SMU ranks 160th (23.4).
The Mustangs rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Huskies rank 105th (6.5).
SMU ranks 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Connecticut ranks 113th (34.5).
The Huskies rank 24th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Mustangs rank 84th (3.6).
Connecticut ranks 131st in assists per game (13.6) while SMU ranks 168th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
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The Mustangs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 9.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
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