NCAA-B | Feb 25
Connecticut vs. Marquette
Bob Harvey Picks

This already promised to be one of the biggest games in the Big East this season. Now with Pitt’s shocking loss to Providence on Tuesday, the Marquette and U-Conn game could decide the regular season champion.

There are plenty of arguments to be made on behalf of both teams. The Huskies are the only unbeaten team in the nation at 12-0. They’re 7-0 SU in Big East roadies and 5-2 ATS. Under Jim Calhoun’s tutelage, U-Conn has won 12 of its last 14 games against ranked teams.

On the flip side, Marquette has won 17 in a row at home but are a mediocre 5-5-1 ATS. In fact both teams have struggled against the number lately, with each going 1-4 ATS.

Connecticut has the advantage inside with Hasheem Thabeet at center. He’s blocked 118 shots and will be a nightmare for the Warriors to deal with.
The back court advantage firmly lies with Marquette which has got three guards that could decide the game from the perimeter.

With this game basically a “pick”, I’m going to side with the Warriors in large part because of their three-headed guard attack. Should Marquette win, this will be the second consecutive week that the top three teams in the AP poll will have lost. It would also be the Huskies first road loss of the season.

I love “firsts” and in this case I really like the Warriors chances.

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