Prediction vs. Xaver vs. UConn, preview of a college basketball game, how to watch: Saturday, February 19
Xavier vs. UConn how to watch
Date: Saturday, February 19th
Game time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Gamble Pavilion, Storrs, CT
How to watch: FOX
Record: Xavier (17-7), UConn (17-7)
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Game preview Xavier vs UConn
Why Xavier will win
It’s been a tough few weeks for the Musketeers, but they have been able to get from UConn as one win in the last four games.
How?
They were great from the field, they kept huskies only 38% of the field and they were fouled again and again and again.
Even in recent losses the team is doing a great job of coming out on the free throw line and it has been strong off the field. No, there will be no threes, but the presence inside is strong and …
Why UConn wins
Xavier kills on the defensive glass.
Setan Hall and Yukon were able to get too many second chances, St. John’s was able to move the ball around a variety of easy shots, and DePaul was able to win the rebound battle in his tight win.
UConn has been doing well on defense lately – Xavier’s game has been a bit outstanding – and she just needs to not spoil it. There may not be those 23 fouls as in the first meeting and he also has to do his part to get to the free throw line.
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What will happen
Offensive rebounds. UConn will get them, and Xaver will not. Given that the Musketeers aren’t going to do anything big out of three, this will make a difference.
Huskies will overcome many misfires on the outside to win the battle inside and avenge the previous loss.
Xavier vs. UConn Forecast, line
UConn 73, Xavier 68
Line: COMING, o / u: COMING
ATS Confidence with 5: FIND
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