Stetson Hatters vs Connecticut Huskies Betting Picks & Predictions
The 16-seed Stetson Hatters will face off against the 1-seed UConn Huskies in the East Region on Friday. Stetson earned their spot in the tournament by winning the Atlantic
Game outlook
The 16-seed Stetson Hatters will face off against the 1-seed UConn Huskies in the East Region on Friday. Stetson earned their spot in the tournament by winning the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, while UConn clinched the Big East Regular Season Title and tournament championship. The winner of this game will move on to face the winner of the FAU/Northwestern matchup. Tipoff is set for 2:45 EST at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with CBS airing the game. Connecticut opens as the heavy favorite at -26.5, with the line remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hatters +1,850 | Huskies -8,000
Spread: Hatters +26.5 (-110) | Huskies -26.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Connecticut will win straight-up is 99%.
Stetson Hatters
Stetson Hatters had a successful season finishing second in their league with an 1-6 record. They secured a spot in the Big Dance by winning their conference tournament, led by standout guard Jalen Blackmon. Blackmon was named First Team All Conference, averaging 21.5 PPG and showcasing big game potential. Stephen Swenson and Aubin Gateretse also contributed significantly to the team's success. Stetson is ranked 218th overall and performs well offensively, scoring an average of 76.55 points per game with solid shooting percentages. Defensively, they still have room for improvement, allowing their opponents to score 73.36 points per game. Despite their defensive struggles, Stetson's strong offense and talented players make them a competitive team heading into the Big Dance. The @ASUNSports Play of the Week goes too....👀 Stephan Swenson's game-winner in the #ASUNMBB Championship Semifinal! #ASUNBuilt | #GoHatters | @StetsonMBB pic.twitter.com/3b439EekUh