Bucknell vs. Connecticut Odds
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TheSpread) – After an amazing run through the Big East Tournament, Connecticut looks to continue its winning ways when it takes on Bucknell in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
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The Huskies are the third seed in the West Region while Bucknell is the 14th seed in the region. This game tips off at 7:20PM ET from the Verizon Center.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook SBGGLOBAL.com Connecticut has point spread odds of -10 against Bucknell. The over/under total has been set at 132 points.
Connecticut was 26-9 this season and 8-0 in games on a neutral floor. The Huskies were 18-11 against the point spread odds this season and hit the under in 15 of 29 lined games. UConn was just 9-9 in the Big East, but the Huskies won five-straight games to take the conference tournament title last week. Connecticut has eight wins over ranked opponents this season and the Huskies average 73.4 points per game while allowing 66.4 points per contest. Leading the team is one of the top players in the nation, Kemba Walker, who averages 23.5 points, 4.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Bucknell went 25-8 on the season and was 1-1 in games on a neutral floor. The Bison were 3-3 against the spread this season and hit the under in 4 of 6 lined games. The Bison won the Patriot League regular season and tournament titles to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Bucknell has won 10-straight games entering the tournament, but the Bison also lost six of their first eight games. The Bison average 70.8 points per game on offense while giving up just 63.4 points per contest on defense. Bucknell has been led by forward Mike Muscala, who is averaging 14.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game.
Trends show that Bucknell is 1-6 against the point spread odds in their last 7 games as an underdog while Connecticut has covered the spread in their last 7 non-conference games.
In terms of injuries, Bucknell is without a pair of players, who have been out most of the season. Forward Brian Fitzpatrick is out due to eligibility while guard Stephen Tyree is out with a knee injury. Connecticut comes into the game healthy.
Over 11,300 public bets have been placed on this game and Connecticut is getting 53% of the wagers with odds of -10 against Bucknell.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Bucknell vs. Connecticut, 7:20PM ET (View Matchup)
Bucknell +10 Over 132
Connecticut -10 Under 132
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