The Connecticut Huskies (5-1) welcome the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (4-4) to Harry A. Gampel Pavilion as they look to lengthen their five-game home winning streak. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs. Connecticut Huskies Betting Prediction
In the River Hawks’ last contest, they were defeated by the Duquesne Dukes, 83-71. Duquesne’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Massachusetts-Lowell. The Dukes had a rate of 19.6 (worse than their season average of 16.2), while the River Hawks posted a mark of 26.7 (above their season average of 17.4). Massachusetts-Lowell’s Obadiah Noel played well, contributing 18 points.
The Huskies won big over the New Hampshire Wildcats in their last contest, 91-66. UConn had a solid free throw rate of 0.292 (above their season average of 0.209) and held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.3 (below their season average of 33.6). With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Christian Vital had a solid game for Connecticut.
It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the fast-paced River Hawks will look to push the more grind-it-out Huskies. Since the 2017-18 season, the River Hawks rank 55th in possessions per game while the Huskies are 253rd.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 68th in assists per game (15.1) while Connecticut ranks 300th (11.2).
The Huskies rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the River Hawks rank 256th (7.3).
Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 75th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Connecticut ranks 284th (24.2).
The Huskies rank 171st in rebounds per game (35.3) while the River Hawks rank 264th (33.4).
Connecticut averages 3.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 90th in the NCAA. Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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