The Connecticut Huskies kick off their season against the Morehead State Eagles (1-0) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 8, 2018.
Morehead State Eagles vs. Connecticut Huskies Betting Prediction
In the Eagles’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Kentucky Christian Knights, 102-82. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.3 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 19.6). With 18 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Malek Green was Morehead State’s high scorer.
Last season, Connecticut did not reach the tournament following a 14-18 regular season.
Look for Morehead State to own the offensive glass in this battle. The Eagles rank 46th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while Connecticut ranks 327th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.2 percent) since the 2017-18 season.
On the other side, the Huskies owned records of 14-18 SU and 11-19 ATS last season. Of the Huskies’ 29 games last year, 16 finished over the O/U total.
Morehead State Eagles at Connecticut Huskies Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Connecticut ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Morehead State ranks 195th (6.7).
The Eagles rank 99th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while the Huskies rank 249th (36.8).
Morehead State ranks 162nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Connecticut ranks 283rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
The Huskies rank 178th in assists allowed per game (13.8) while the Eagles rank 275th (15.8).
Connecticut ranks 102nd in blocks per game (3.7) while Morehead State ranks 153rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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