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UConn vs East Texas A&M Prediction 11-19-24 College Basketball Picks

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Evan Walker

Texas A&M-Commerce (1-3) vs. Connecticut (3-0)
November 19, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Connecticut -37.5; Over/Under: +146.5
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The East Texas A&M Lions and UConn Huskies meet Tuesday in College Basketball action at the Gampel Pavilion. Here’s a UConn vs East Texas A&M Prediction. This article will include a UConn vs East Texas A&M Prediction Pick.

East Texas A&M Lions Betting Preview

The East Texas A&M Lions lost to Texas A&M, beat Southern, and they play Oklahoma, Stonehill, and Fort Wayne next. The East Texas A&M Lions are averaging 68.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Khaliq Abdul-Mateen is averaging 13.5 points and 1.5 assists, while Scooter Williams Jr. is averaging 12.8 points and 3.5 rebounds. Tay Mosher is grabbing 3 rebounds and Demarco Bethea is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The East Texas A&M Lions are shooting 30 percent from beyond the arc and 61.7 percent from the free throw line. The East Texas A&M Lions are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.3 rebounds per Game.

UConn Huskies Betting Preview

The UConn Huskies beat New Hampshire and Le Moyne, and they play Memphis, Maryland Eastern Shore, and Baylor next. The UConn Huskies are averaging 91.3 points on 52.7 percent shooting and allowing 53 points on 34.8 percent shooting. Alex Karaban is averaging 18 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Liam McNeeley is averaging 14.3 points and 0.7 assists. Solo Ball is the third double-digit scorer and Tarris Reed Jr. is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.7 rebounds per Game.

Why the Connecticut Huskies will win

Connecticut has won each of its last 26 games at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Texas A&M-Commerce has lost nine of its last 10 road night games against non-conference opponents.
Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last 26 games at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (24.7).
Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (10.7).
Texas A&M-Commerce ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (22.3%).
Texas A&M-Commerce ranks T358th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (18.5).

UConn vs East Texas A&M Prediction

The East Texas A&M Lions covered Games against Iowa and South Dakota, and they played against Texas A&M, so they’re battle-tested enough to be worth a look in the underdog role. This is a massive line. Still, the UConn Huskies are winning and covering numbers at a record pace, and it’s to the point you back them until the tickets stop cashing. A big number, but who cares. UConn makes bettors money. I’ll lay the points.