Connecticut Huskies vs Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Maryland Eastern Shore vs Connecticut NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Hartford.

Maryland Eastern Shore vs Connecticut Prediction

Planning on watching today's Hawks and Huskies game? Catch the action at XL Center in Hartford, CT, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on PEAC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Connecticut is favored by -38.5 vs. Maryland Eastern Shore.

Maryland Eastern Shore vs. Connecticut Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Connecticut Huskies
  • Where: Hartford at XL Center
  • Date: Saturday, November 30th
  • Betting Odds UCONN -38.5, MDES +3400 | UCONN -15000 O/U 144.5

Hawks Preview: Will the Hawks Exceed Expectations on the Road?

Maryland Eastern Shore's recent game saw them fall 78-59 to Little Rock on Wednesday, November 27th. The Hawks were +18 point underdogs going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, which was under the O/U line of 143.

After trailing 40-31 at halftime, the Hawks struggled to close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 38.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Maryland Eastern Shore struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.1% from the field and 26.9% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, though they did convert 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line.

Johnathan Lawson led the way, hitting 4-of-7 threes and finishing with 16 points and 5 assists. Evan Johnson added 15 points, while Tuongthach Gatkek contributed 13 points, shooting 5-of-6 from the field. Mwani Wilkinson also grabbed 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 1-of-7 from beyond the arc.

Hawks Team Defense

Maryland Eastern Shore's defense gave up 78 points, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 22 of 37 attempts to fall for a 59% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, the Hawks allowed 8 three-pointers on 24 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts, shooting 76%.

Huskies Preview: Will Connecticut Come Through as Home Favorites?

Connecticut’s season took a hit with an 85-67 road loss to Dayton on Thursday. The Huskies, who were -8 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.

After trailing 41-34 at halftime, UConn couldn’t turn things around, scoring just 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

Connecticut's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. They hit just 27.6% from three-point range, making 8 of 29 attempts, while connecting on 54.5% of their two-point shots. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they went 7-for-11 from the free-throw line, hitting 63.6%.

Alex Karaban led the Huskies with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep. Enoch Cheeks added 20 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from three. Posh Alexander contributed 16 points and 6 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.

Huskies Team Defense

Connecticut's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Connecticut allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 47%. They also sent them to the line 30 times, where they hit 27 free throws at a 90% rate.

Hawks vs Huskies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 53 points per game in these contests.
  • When looking at their past ten home matchups, Connecticut has an ATS record of 5-4-1 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 7-3 overall in these games.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the favorite, the Huskies have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.

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