The 2 betting favorites to win the Huge East every suffered a midweek hiccup heading into their conflict Saturday in Philadelphia. Connecticut misplaced at dwelling to Creighton by 4 factors Tuesday evening and Villanova misplaced at Marquette by 10 factors Wednesday.
This recreation is a must-win for each groups, who sit two video games behind the convention chief, Windfall, within the loss column. Villanova nonetheless will get two video games with each UConn and Windfall and will catch and move them within the standings due to that, however the loser of this recreation is all however out of the dialog for the Huge East regular-season title.
Villanova has had at the least a share of that title in seven of the final eight seasons, however this model of the Wildcats has lacked the depth and physicality to constantly dominate in an improved league this season.
The Huskies have the size and measurement inside to problem Villanova, however will they be capable to defend the perimeter?
Villanova has one of many shortest benches in the whole nation and it’s even shorter with Justin Moore’s standing unsure for this recreation. If the Huskies can get to the rim and foul line and put Villanova in some early foul bother, it might spell severe bother for the Wildcats.
Until Villanova simply will get pink sizzling from 3-point vary and stays sizzling, the physicality and size of the Huskies will maintain them on this recreation and I feel Connecticut has an actual shot to tug off the upset. Just like how Marquette and Baylor’s ball strain and robust wing defenders gave Villanova suits, I feel Connecticut can do the identical.
It’s a very good bounce-back spot for Villanova, however UConn can even be all-in and I feel the matchup favors the guests.
The play: Connecticut, +6 or higher.
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