The Arizona Wildcats and UConn Huskies meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the Gampel Pavilion. Here’s a UConn vs Arizona Prediction. This article will include a UConn vs Arizona Pick.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats beat Northern Arizona and UCLA, and they play Denver next. Arizona has won 8 of its last 10 games.
The Arizona Wildcats are averaging 84.8 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Koa Peat is averaging 16.3 points and 2.8 assists, while Jaden Bradley is averaging 15.8 points and 3 rebounds. Anthony Dell’Orso is the third double-digit scorer, and Tobe Awaka is grabbing 10.5 rebounds. The Arizona Wildcats are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona Wildcats are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies beat Columbia and BYU, and they play Bryant next. UConn has won 13 of its last 16 games.
The UConn Huskies are averaging 91 points on 55.8 percent shooting and allowing 62 points on 38.8 percent shooting. Tarris Reed Jr. is averaging 20 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Alex Karaban is averaging 18.3 points and 2.3 assists. Solo Ball is the third double-digit scorer and Silas Demary Jr. is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 26.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last 19 games against non-Conference opponents at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.
- Arizona has lost each of its last four night games against the Big East Conference.
- Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last nine night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Arizona has won eight of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
- Connecticut has lost four of its last five night games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Arizona has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Connecticut’s last 14 night games at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Four of Arizona’s last five games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Connecticut ranks T1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (6.0).
- Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.41).
- Arizona ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.3).
- Arizona ranks T36th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.0%).
UConn vs Arizona Prediction
When UConn is at its best, it’s capable of winning comfortably against anybody. Gampel Pavilion can also be scary, especially for a young team like Arizona. However, UConn is 1-3 ATS on the season and was just pushed to the brink by a young, talented BYU squad. Arizona has a couple of marquee wins already over Florida and UCLA, so this group will come into Storrs with great confidence. Arizona is checking a lot of boxes early this season and has the offensive punch to put fear into UConn. It shouldn’t shock anybody if Arizona wins this game outright. I’ll grab the points.