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2023 Elite 8 – NCAA Basketball Handicapping Huskies vs. Gonzaga
- (25-8) Connecticut Huskies vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs (28-5)
- Date: Saturday, March 25th
- Time: 8:49 ET
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Huskies -138 | Bulldogs +114
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Connecticut -2 | Gonzaga +2 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 153.5
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Connecticut Huskies
Overall, Connecticut has an 25-8 overall record. Presently, in their 14 road games this season, the Huskies have a record of 8-6.
In 31 games as the favorites, Connecticut has gone 24-7 straight up. In today’s matchup, the Huskies have a betting line set at -2 points in their favor.
Presently, Connecticut has a record of 11-0 in non-conference games. In Big East action, they have a mark of 14-8.
Coming into the game, Adama Sanogo is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.8 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Sanogo is grabbing 7.3 rebounds and adding 1.3 assists. Connecticut’s second leading scorer is Jordan Hawkins, who has hit 40.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 16.1 points per game.
Huskies Offense
The Huskies offense heads into the game, ranked 80th in the NCAA at 75.2 points per contest. In addition, Connecticut’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 65.84% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 257th in overall field goal percentage at 43.6%. When the Huskies have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 35.4% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Connecticut is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.8 per contest, placing them just 510th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 40.9 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 14.0 offensive boards per game.
Gonzaga Bulldogs
At this point, Gonzaga heads into their matchup vs Connecticut with a record of 28-5 and riding a 9 game win streak. So far, Gonzaga has been the home team 22 times, sitting with a record of 19-3.
After a season in which they went 0-0 as the betting underdog, Gonzaga will be underdogs for the first time this year. They are +2 point underdogs on the spread.
Presently, Gonzaga has a record of 12-3 in non-conference games. In West Coast action, they have a mark of 16-2.
Coming into the game, Drew Timme is the team leader in scoring, averaging 20.9 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Timme is grabbing 7.3 rebounds and adding 3.2 assists. Gonzaga’s second leading scorer is Julian Strawther, who has hit 48.3% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 15.1 points per game.
Bulldogs Key Stats
At this time, the Bulldogs offense is one of the top units in the country at 87.8 points per game, placing them 3rd in the NCAA. In addition, Gonzaga’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 64.57% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 3rd in overall field goal percentage at 52.7%. When the Bulldogs have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 37.9% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Gonzaga is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 72.2 per contest, placing them just 245th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 41.4 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 9.4 offensive boards per game.
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Connecticut Huskies vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, Connecticut is 4-1 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Huskies are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Secondly, Connecticut is 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 9-1 SU.
- At this point, the Huskies are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 3-0 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Bulldogs are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Connecticut Huskies vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Connecticut Huskies -2
For today’s matchup between the Connecticut Huskies and the Gonzaga Bulldogs our analysis points to the best beting being to take Connecticut to pick up the win and cover the spread as -2 point favorites. Connecticut will look to flex their muscles on the boards, as they are one of the top offensive rebounding teams in college basketball.
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Look for their strong inside play to play a key factor in the Huskies covering at -2.
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