The Wichita State Shockers host Connecticut on Saturday, looking to build on their 18-5 mark against the 12-12 Huskies in college basketball betting action at Charles Koch Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Connecticut Huskies opened as 17-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Connecticut Huskies vs Wichita State Shockers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Connecticut Huskies will look to cover the spread vs the Wichita State Shockers on Saturday, as the Huskies are 9-14 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Shockers are 10-11 ATS. Connecticut is 12-11 against the total, while Wichita State is 12-9 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Wichita State Shockers rated this week at No. 17 and the Connecticut Huskies sitting at No. 246.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Connecticut Huskies rank No. 152 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 35.38 per game. That compares with Wichita State’s No. 3 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Wichita State is college basketball's No. 33-ranked team at 9.35 per game, while the Connecticut Huskies rate No. 232 with 6.04 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Connecticut earned a 68-65 victory over South Florida on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Jalen Adams at Gampel Pavilion.
The battle between the Shockers and Tigers didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Memphis was handed a 85-65 defeat on Tuesday at FedExForum.
- Connecticut is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Connecticut is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Connecticut's last 9 games
- Connecticut is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Wichita State is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wichita State's last 6 games
- Wichita State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Wichita State is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Connecticut home to Tulsa, Thursday, February 15th
Wichita State at Temple, Thursday, February 15th
