The Connecticut Huskies (4-1) challenge the New Hampshire Wildcats (2-3) at the XL Center. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Connecticut Huskies Betting Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last contest, they were beaten by the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 69-63. Quinnipiac’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over New Hampshire. The Bobcats had a rate of 40.5 (above their season average of 27.3), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 23.9 (below their season average of 36.4). Elijah Jordan was New Hampshire’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The Huskies beat the Cornell Big Red in their last game, 91-74. The Huskies forced 19 turnovers and held the Big Red to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below the 33.1 mark opponents have averaged against Connecticut this season). With 19 points, Christian Vital played well for Connecticut.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Connecticut ranks 254th in possessions per game (68.2) and New Hampshire is 305th (67.0) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Connecticut Huskies Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Hampshire averages 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. Connecticut ranks 261st in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
The Huskies rank 79th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Wildcats rank 276th (1.9).
New Hampshire averages 38.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. Connecticut ranks 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
The Wildcats rank 10th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Huskies rank 187th (13.6).
Connecticut ranks 149th in steals per game (6.3) while New Hampshire ranks 301st (3.8).
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