New Hampshire Wildcats vs. UConn Huskies ATS Prediction 12/22/19

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The New Hampshire Wildcats (6-5) will travel to the XL Center to square off against the UConn Huskies (7-3). Action starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.

New Hampshire Wildcats vs. UConn Huskies Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Huskies defeated the Saint Peter’s Peacocks 66-56, while the Wildcats beat the Marist Red Foxes 64-56.

The Wildcats held the Red Foxes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.390 (below the 0.455 mark opponents have averaged against New Hampshire this season) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 33.2). The Huskies, on the other hand, had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.616 (above their season average of 0.472) and had a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.247). UConn’s Akok Akok played well, finishing with seven points, eight rebounds and five blocks. New Hampshire, meanwhile, received a boost from Nick Guadarrama, who recorded 22 points and 10 rebounds.

The Huskies won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 91-66. Getting to the free throw line was one of UConn’s largest advantages. They had 28 free throw attempts, while New Hampshire had 15. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

New Hampshire at UConn Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – UConn, ATS Winner – UConn, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UConn ranks 30th in blocks per game (7.0) while New Hampshire ranks 164th (2.7).
  • The Huskies rank 117th in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Wildcats rank 175th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1).
  • The Wildcats rank 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while the Huskies rank 138th (20.7).
  • New Hampshire ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while UConn ranks 108th (10.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 10.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 52.8 points per game (14.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 43.0 points per game (14.7 below their season average).