Posted on
1/23/2008 4:25:31 PM
NCAAB Wagering – Connecticut Huskies at Cincinnati Bearcats
By Eric Williams
After dropping consecutive games on Jan. 12 and Jan. 17, the Connecticut Huskies, (12-5 SU, 5-8 ATS, 8-5 O/U) picked up a much-needed victory, beating No. 20 Marquette 89-73 at home on Sunday.
The Cincinnati Bearcats, (9-9 SU, 9-7 ATS, 6-10 O/U) also recorded a win in their last contest after losing at Notre Dame 91-74 on Jan. 15, the Bearcats beat No. 13 Pittsburgh 62-59 at home on Saturday.
The Huskies have won just two of their last five while Cincinnati has won three of its last five.
The Huskies' return five starters to a young squad that has one senior and four juniors. After juniors Jeff Adrien (14.5 ppg) and A.J. Price (14.1 ppg), the next three leading scorers for UConn are sophomores - Jerome Dyson (14.0 ppg), Stanley Robinson (10.5 ppg), and Hasheem Thabeet (10.5 ppg).
Cincinnati has just one player averaging double figures in scoring, sophomore guard Deonta Vaughn, (16.7 ppg).
The Bearcats are averaging 65.7 points per game on 42.0 percent shooting from the field while allowing 67.8 points per game on 43.2 percent shooting.
UConn averages a whopping 80.8 points per game on 46.8 percent shooting while allowing 69.2 points per game on 37.3 percent shooting.
Here’s a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my NCAAB Betting Free Picks.
Key Huskies Trends
The Huskies are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games overall.
The Huskies are 2-6 ATS in their last eight Wednesday games.
The Huskies are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games following a S.U. win.
Key Bearcats Trends
The Bearcats are 4-0 ATS in their last four Wednesday games.
The Bearcats are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games.
The Bearcats are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.
Key Totals Trends
The Over is 6-1 in Huskies last seven games following a S.U. win.
The Over is 5-1 in Huskies last six road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
The Under is 4-0 in Bearcats last four home games.
The Under is 5-1 in Bearcats last six home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
There are no trends available.
Analysis: There is a reason the Huskies are favored in this contest despite being on the road – it’s because they are the better team. Take UConn to win outright and cover the spread in the process.
NCAAB Free Picks: Connecticut – 2½ Points
07:30 PM EST NCAAB Betting Odds
Connecticut -2½ -110
Cincinnati +2½ -110
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