
UConn vs Saint Mary's Prediction March Madness Picks
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- Mar 19, 2023, 1:55:50 AM
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Preview
The UConn Huskies are set to take on the Saint Mary's Gaels in the second round of the Men's Basketball Championship - West Region. This matchup promises to be an exciting one, and we at KingPin.pro have all the information you need to make your march madness predictions brackets, including march madness odds for winning, march madness picks experts, ncaab picks and parlays, march madness odds vegas, ncaab basketball picks free, and march madness best picks.
The Huskies earned their spot in the second round with a convincing win over Iona. The team had a 26-8 record during the regular season, going 13-7 in the Big East Conference. Saint Mary's, on the other hand, earned their spot with a win over VCU. The team had a 27-7 record during the regular season, going 14-2 in the West Coast Conference.
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UConn Huskies
The UConn Huskies had a great season, finishing with a 26-8 record. The team had some ups and downs during the season, but they managed to finish strong with wins over DePaul, Villanova, and Marquette.
Offensively, the Huskies are led by Adama Sanogo, who averages 17.1 points per game while shooting an impressive 60.2% from the field. He is also a force on the boards, averaging 7.4 rebounds per game. Tyrese Martin and R.J. Cole also make significant contributions, averaging 11.6 and 11.2 points per game, respectively.
Defensively, the Huskies have been solid all season, allowing an average of just 63.0 points per game. They are particularly strong on the boards, averaging 39.1 rebounds per game.
Saint Mary's Gaels
The Saint Mary's Gaels finished the regular season with a 27-7 record, including a 14-2 record in the West Coast Conference. The team had a few tough losses during the season, but they also had some impressive wins, including victories over Gonzaga and BYU.
Offensively, the Gaels are led by Logan Johnson, who averages 14.6 points per game. He is also a strong facilitator, averaging 3.6 assists per game. Matthias Tass and Mitchell Saxen also make significant contributions, averaging 11.9 and 10.6 points per game, respectively.
Defensively, the Gaels have been outstanding all season, allowing an average of just 51.0 points per game. They are particularly strong in the paint, allowing just 20.6 points per game from close range.
Betting Trends
Saint Mary's-California are 17-3 SU in their last 20 games.
Saint Mary's-California are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Big East conference.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Saint Mary's-California's last 8 games played in March.
Saint Mary's-California are 16-3 SU in their last 19 games played on a Sunday.
Saint Mary's-California are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games played on a Sunday when playing on the road.
Connecticut are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games.
Connecticut are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games against an opponent in the West Coast conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Connecticut's last 12 games played in March.
Prediction
Both teams have had solid seasons, but the UConn Huskies have the edge in this matchup. The Huskies have a more balanced offense, and their strong rebounding will help them control the boards against the Gaels.
While the Gaels have a strong defense, the Huskies have shown that they can score against even the toughest defenses. Their defense has also been solid all season, and they have a good chance of limiting the Gaels' offense.
Overall, we predict that the UConn Huskies will win this matchup and move on to the next round of the Men's Basketball Championship - West Region.
PICK: UConn -4 (-110)
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