UCONN vs. New Hampshire Prediction 11-9-24 College Basketball Picks

The New Hampshire Wildcats and UConn Huskies meet in college basketball action on Saturday at the XL Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and identify the best bets for this game. Here is a UCONN vs. New Hampshire prediction.

New Hampshire Summary

The New Hampshire Wildcats come into this game looking to build on their first win of the season, which they achieved last time out in the form of a 99-69 victory over the UMass-Boston Subdivision. After this game, New Hampshire travels home to face Fairfield.

Wildcats get in the win column

Anthony McComb III and Sami Pissis share the lead for New Hampshire averaging 16.5 PPG, with McComb III recording 3 RPG while Pissis is the team’s best this season with 8 RPG. Dylan Saunders has 10.5 PPG, topping the trio of double-digit scorers for New Hampshire this season, while Rex Sunderland has 8 PPG, 5 RPG and a team-high 6 APG this season. As a team, New Hampshire is averaging 86.5 PPG on 45.2% shooting from the field, 41.7% from three-point range and 63.4% from the foul line this season.

Why the New Hampshire Wildcats will win

• New Hampshire has won three of its last four night games against non-conference opponents.

UConn summary

The UConn Huskies come into this game looking to build on their 92-56 win over Sacred Heart last time out. After this game, UConn will welcome Le Moyne to town.

Huskies looking for another blowout

Alex Karaban led the Huskies with 20 points on 7 of 9 shooting, 5 threes and a team-high 7 assists, as well as 6 rebounds and 7 blocks, while Liam McNeeley added 18 points on 6 of 11 shooting with 3 threes and a team-high 10 rebounds for the double double. Solo Ball scored 16 points on 5 of 9 shooting and 4 three-pointers, while Tarris Reed Jr. scored 15 points on 5 of 7 shooting with 11 rebounds, a pair of steals and a pair of blocks. Hassan Diarra also contributed 6 assists in the win. As a team, UConn is averaging 92 PPG on 51.6% shooting from the field, 41.9% from three and 65.2% from the foul line this season.

Why the Connecticut Huskies will win

• Connecticut has won each of its last 20 games against opponents not ranked in the AP.
• New Hampshire has lost each of its last six road games.

UCONN vs New Hampshire Prediction

I’m here at UConn. That’s a big number, but we’ve seen UConn post similar numbers against Sacred Heart, and last year UConn posted several wins by 30+ points in non-conference games against inferior opponents. As for New Hampshire, I’m worried because they gave up 103 to UMass in their opening game and allowed UMass to get what they wanted on the floor. I think this could be done by half time. Give me the huskies.