Louisville Cardinals (+3.5) at Connecticut Huskies (-3.5)

The Pick: UConn -3.5


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Huskies vs. Cardinals Betting Overview

The game will be played on Saturday, January 29, 2011 in Hartford, Connecticut. Both teams are members of the Big East Conference. Currently, University of Connecticut is 17-2 and are undefeated at home. Their two losses came at the hands of Notre Dame and Pittsburgh. UConn has won six games in a row. Louisville goes on the road where they are 16-4 overall and 1-2 on the road. They are 3-2 in their last five games. Both teams are tied at 5-2 in the conference and in second place. Before we make our prediction and look at the odds, let’s preview the teams.

Connecticut Huskies News and Betting Tips for Saturday, January 29, 2011

Kemba Walker, All-American, is Mr. Everything for the Huskies. He leads the team in scoring at a 24.4 points per game average, is an 83% free throw shooter and has 38 3-pointers on the season. He is followed in scoring by Alex Oriakhi at 9 rebounds per game and a scoring average of 10.9 per game. This team plays big and relies on a balance from the inside and out. They only average 11 turnovers a game and that is very good for the speed they play. If they have an Achilles heel it is they allow opponents to get too many offensive rebounds.

Louisville Cardinals News and Betting Tips for Saturday, January 29, 2011

Louisville Cardinals are coached by Rick Pitino and carry four losses into this game. They have been clipped by Providence, Villanova, Drexel and Kentucky. They shoot the ball with 42% accuracy and successfully convert free throws at 66%. Preston Knowles leads the team in scoring at 15.2 per game along with 86% free throw shooting. He has 60 3-point shots made this season. Peyton Silva handles the ball and has 45 steals, shoots 50% from the field and averages 10.8 points per game. Chris Smith and Rakeem Buckles round out the scoring and rebounds for the Cardinals.

Our Cardinals vs. Huskies Pick and Predictions

Louisville guards are lightning quick and have the ability to make steals in the open court. However, UConn appears to do so many other things so well, They rebound, block shots, shoot better and have less turnovers than their opponents. Louisville can score in bunches but Kemba Walker from UConn plays huge and if Peyton Siva from Louisville can get some help, they may be able to stay in this game. The winning streak of the UConn Huskies coupled with the game at home makes them a good bet.


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In-depth Cardinals at Huskies Betting Trends

Louisville
  • Cardinals are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 Saturday games.
  • Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
  • Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
  • Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big East.
  • Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Connecticut
  • Huskies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
  • Huskies are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Huskies are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
  • Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.
  • Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
  • Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big East.
  • Huskies are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following a S.U. win.

OU Trends

Louisville
  • Under is 5-1-1 in Cardinals last 7 games following a ATS loss.
  • Under is 5-2-1 in Cardinals last 8 Saturday games.
  • Under is 11-5-1 in Cardinals last 17 vs. Big East.
Connecticut
  • Under is 5-0 in Huskies last 5 overall.
  • Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 vs. Big East.
  • Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 games following a ATS win.
  • Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Under is 5-0 in Huskies last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  • Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 home games.
  • Under is 5-2 in Huskies last 7 Saturday games.

Head to Head

  • Cardinals are 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Connecticut.
  • Cardinals are 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
  • Underdog is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
  • Road team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.