West Virginia vs. UCONN Free Pick
STORRS, CT(The Spread) – Can No. 8 Connecticut snap out of its recent funk when it hosts West Virginia tonight at 7:00PM ET?
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed UCONN as a 5.5-point favorite over West Virginia for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 138 points. The Mountaineers enter play with a 12-4 overall record and are 1-2 on the road this season, while the Huskies are 12-3 overall and 9-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Huskies opened as 5-point favorites but now the line is up to 5.5 at most books, although some places are offering the spread at 5 or even 4.5. The total opened at 137 and is now up to 137.5 or 138 depending on what sports book you view.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 3,700-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 65% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Huskies. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take UCONN. The last time the Huskies lost back-to-back games they won 11 in a row en route to a national championship. While their loss to Rutgers was ugly, look for the Huskies to get back on track with a win against a formidable West Virginia team tonight. According to latest college basketball trends, the Mountaineers are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games versus the Huskies and 1-4 ATS in their last five road games versus UCONN. The Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Big East contests.
MONDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: UCONN HUSKIES –5.5
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