Fifth-ranked Connecticut (17-2) and No. 23 Louisville (16-4) are two of three mens college hoops teams sharing second place in the BIG EAST at 5-2, the other Villanova, one game behind first-place Pitt at 7-1. On Saturday, the Huskies and Cardinals will get some separation after they play at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs Conn., with tip off set for Noon Eastern (ESPN). Odds makers at most offshore sports shops list the Huskies as 4-chalk home spreads favorites for the game. Keep tabs on the most up to date NCAA Basketball Betting Spreads as you make your plays all season.
UConn is second in the nation in blocked shotsand is 14th nationally in field goal percentage defense and free throw percentage. They are led by Junior guard Kemba Walker wh o is the second best scorer in the nation with a 24.4 point per game average.
Louisville trails in its series with the Huskies 4-5, but has won the last two matchups and four of the last six, indluding a 78-76 victory in Storrs last year. The Cardinals also handled the Huskies in last seasons game at Louisville, winning by 13, 82-69.
The Huskies have won six straight games, last defeating Marquette on the road 76-68. The Huskies are 11-0 at home this season and 4-0 in Gempel. UConn is 4-2 winning against the spread at home and is 10-3 ATS at home.
The Cardinals last defeated West Virginia at home 55-54 Wednesday night. Louisville is 2-2 on the road this season and 1-2 in league play. Louisville is also 2-2 winning against the spread and 9-7 total.
UConn is 5-0 in its last five home games and is 3-2 over that span ATS. For those who like to bet totals, combined score total has gone UNDER the posted total in four of five. Louisville has struggled on the road splitting 2-2 in four road games played this years. In four road games this year, the game total (OVER/UNDER) record is 2-1-1.
Game Predictions: It is unlikely Louisville will be able to waltz into Storrs and leave with a win. The best bet in this game is UCONN – 4.
