The UConn Huskies (6-2) will square off against the Indiana Hoosiers (8-1) at Madison Square Garden. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN.
UConn Huskies vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Hoosiers lost big to the Wisconsin Badgers, 84-64, while the Huskies won big over the Iona Gaels, 80-62.
UConn dominated every stat category in the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 48.7 (above their season average of 30.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.531 (above their season average of 0.463). Iona recorded marks of 30.6 and 0.441, respectively, for those same stats. Indiana, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.340 vs. 0.286). Devonte Green fueled Indiana with 10 points. UConn was lifted by Josh Carlton, who recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Indiana could dominate the offensive glass in this matchup. The Hoosiers rank 16th in offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 percent), while UConn ranks 255th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
UConn Huskies vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Indiana ranks seventh in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while UConn ranks 153rd (35.5).
- The Hoosiers rank 25th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Huskies rank 113th (12.5).
- UConn ranks 134th in steals per game (6.3) while Indiana ranks 185th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- The Huskies rank 143rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Hoosiers rank 276th (18.7).
- Indiana ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.5) while UConn ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
