The UConn Huskies (9-3) will be at Fifth Third Arena to go head-to-head with the Cincinnati Bearcats (7-5) in an AAC matchup. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
UConn Huskies at Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bearcats were beaten by the Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-70, while the Huskies easily got past the NJIT Highlanders, 69-47.
UConn played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 42.5 (above their season average of 32.2) and a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 16.8). NJIT had marks of 25.7 and 20.6, respectively, for those same stats. Cincinnati, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 8.1 (better than their season average of 19.0). Cincinnati was lifted by Chris Vogt, who contributed 11 points and eight rebounds. Christian Vital led the way for UConn, recording 23 points and five rebounds.
The Bearcats dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Cincinnati won 64-60. The Bearcats’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Huskies. Cincinnati had a rate of 45.2, while UConn posted a mark of 33.3. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the Cincinnati offense. Cincinnati ranks 269th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of UConn forces the 33rd-most turnovers in the country (23.9 percent).
UConn Huskies at Cincinnati Bearcats Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UConn, ATS Winner – UConn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UConn ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Cincinnati ranks 134th (22.2).
- The Huskies rank 31st in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Bearcats rank 113th (12.4).
- The Bearcats average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 54th in the NCAA. The Huskies rank 144th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Cincinnati ranks 69th in rebounds per game (38.3) while UConn ranks 159th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bearcats have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
- The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 11.4 for the season.
