UCONN Vs. West Virginia

College Preview: UCONN Vs. West Virginia

When you look at college basketball games it is key to find as many match up reports as you can so you know as much information as possible and can use it in your favor. This one is heavy on numbers and can be helpful.

Big East Sneak Peek - Two national powers are in need of a victory due to the happenings of this past week. Connecticut once again did not play with full effort in succumbing to a more determined Villanova team. West Virginia suffered a loss at Pittsburgh which was no disgrace; the Mountaineers bounced back nicely and beat Georgetown with big second half. However, not being ready to play at Seton Hall suggests a big scheduling sandwich for West Virginia and they got bit. UConn leads the series with West Virginia 10-2 and has won the last five meetings, covering four times. Connecticut is perfect 6-0 and 5-1 ATS after not covering. The Mountaineers are 5-1-1 ATS as an underdog, with this being the first time all season they are presented in this role at Morgantown. Unless West Virginia shots 45% or bettor from beyond the arc, don’t be afraid to lay the wood with the Huskies as a road favorite in important Big East contest.

Records
Connecticut 22-2, 12-7 ATS - Road 9-2, 8-3 ATS
West Virginia 18-6, 11-10 ATS - Home 11-1, 5-5 ATS

Points Scored/Allowed
Connecticut 81.7 – 63.3 = + 18.4
West Virginia 72.2 – 62.7 = + 9.5

Point Scored/Allowed - Road/Home Games
Connecticut 78.3 – 68.8 = + 9.5
West Virginia 76.7 – 60.2 = + 16.5

Shooting Percentage/ 3-Point Percentage
Connecticut 47.7% / 36.6%
West Virginia 45% / 34.8%

Shooting Ptc. Defense/ 3-Point Percentage
Connecticut 36.8% / 29.3%
West Virginia 44.1% / 33.4%

Rebounding Margin
Connecticut +11
West Virginia - 8

Free Throws Percentage
Connecticut 68.5%
West Virginia 74.5%

Quick ATS Facts
Connecticut is 11-3 ATS after playing 5 consecutive games as favorite over the last 2 seasons.
West Virginia is 10-2 ATS versus good defensive teams allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Line – Connecticut -6.5

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