Last Updated on April 2, 2011 10:30 pm by drew
Kentucky vs. Connecticut Odds
HOUSTON, TX (TheSpread) – The final game of the national semifinals features traditional college powers as Kentucky faces off with Connecticut at 8:49PM ET.
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Kentucky is a No. 4 seed and the winner of the East Region while Connecticut is a No. 3 seed and the champion out of the West Region. These two will play at Reliant Stadium in Houston. These two met this season back on Nov. 24 with Connecticut winning 84-67. UConn shot 57.7 percent from the field while Kentucky shots just 36.7 percent.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bodog.com Kentucky has odds of -2.5 points against Connecticut. The over/under total has been set at 141.5 points.
Kentucky is 29-8 on the season and 10-1 on a neutral court. The Wildcats are 16-15-1 against the point spread odds and they have went under the point total in 18 of 32 lined games. Kentucky is scoring 76.4 points per game while giving up 63.8 points per contest. The Wildcats beat North Carolina 76-69 to reach the Final Four. Kentucky his 12 3-pointers in the win and had all five starters score in double figures. Brandon Knight had 22 points with 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals to lead the team.
Connecticut is 30-9 on the season and 12-0 in games on a neutral floor. The Huskies are 21-12 against the spread this season and they have went under the point total in 18 of 33 lined games. Connecticut is scoring 73.4 points per game while giving up 66.4 points per contest. The Huskies defeated Arizona 65-63 in the Elite Eight. The Huskies had just 5 turnovers in the game. Kemba Walker had 20 points and 7 assists to lead the team while Jeremy Lamb had 19 points.
Trends show that Kentucky is 16-5-1 against the point spread odds in their last 22 games against the Big East. Connecticut is 23-8 ATS in their last 31 games as an underdog.
In terms of injuries, both teams come into this game healthy.
Over 36,800 public bets have been placed on this game with Connecticut getting 58% of the wagers with odds of +2.5 against Kentucky on Saturday night.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Kentucky vs. Connecticut, 8:47PM ET (View Matchup)
Kentucky -2.5 Over 141.5
Connecticut +2.5 Under 141.5
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