UConn HUskies vs Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/25/2023 Analysis, Odds and Picks
Men’s Basketball Championship – West Region – Elite 8
In NCAAB action at T-Mobile Arena, NV, the #4 UConn Huskies will take on the #3 Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 8:49 PM ET. Earlier in the season, UConn impressed by winning 14 consecutive games, including victories over Florida, Alabama, Iowa State, and Oklahoma State. However, they then suffered a surprising six losses in their next eight contests before finishing the regular season strong with eight wins in their final nine games. In the Big East Tournament semifinals, UConn narrowly lost to Marquette by just two points. But the Huskies rebounded to rout No. 13 seed Iona and No. 5 seed Saint Mary’s in the opening weekend of March Madness before shocking Arkansas on Thursday.
The UConn Huskies clinched their spot in the Elite 8 with an 88-65 recent win over Arkansas. Jordan Hawkins led the Huskies with 24 points on 6 of 13 shooting, 3 threes, and a 9 of 9 mark from the foul line. Adama Sanogo added 18 points on 9 of 11 shooting with a share of the team-high with 8 rebounds. Alex Karaban added 11 points on a perfect 5 of 5 shooting with 7 rebounds and a pair of steals while Naheim Alleyne added 10 points with a pair of theres to cap off the scoring in double figures. Andre Jackson Jr. and Tristen Newton each had a team-high 7 assists with Jackson Jr. adding 8 rebounds of his own and 3 steals.
- Connecticut is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games with a team in the West Coast conference.
- The Connecticut Huskies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games played in March.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UConn’s last 6 games played on a Saturday.
UConn HUskies vs Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/25/2023 Analysis, Odds and Picks
Against the Razorbacks, UConn dominated from start to finish, never trailing and leading by as many as 29 points. They went on a 14-0 run in the first half to take a commanding 46-29 lead at halftime. The Huskies held Arkansas to a 31.7% shooting percentage while shooting an impressive 57.4% overall. Junior forward Adam Sanogo led the way with 18 points and eight rebounds, helping UConn outscore Arkansas 42-24 in the paint and out rebound them 43-31.
Sanogo has totaled 71 points in just 75 minutes of play in the tournament so far. UConn also had 22 assists and made 9 out of 20 3-point attempts against Arkansas. They currently have a perfect record of 15-0 in non-conference contests, with all wins coming by double digits. The Huskies rank second in offensive rebounding percentage and third overall in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency ratings.
- Gonzaga is 10-1 SU in their last 11 games with a team in the Big East conference.
- The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games played in March.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Gonzaga’s last 7 games played on a Saturday.
#4 UConn HUskies vs #3 Gonzaga Bulldogs. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #4 UConn Huskies. Gonzaga could pose a threat against UConn, the current NCAA Tournament favorite, due to the latter’s tendency to start games slowly. UConn’s success this season has been marked by their dominance in non-conference games and easy wins in their first three tournament matches. Meanwhile, Gonzaga is coming off an intense game against UCLA, which could give UConn an advantage in their upcoming matchup. UConn’s size advantage in the paint could also cause problems for Gonzaga’s star player, Timme, who may struggle in this game. UConn has been favored in 12 of their last 13 games, covering the spread in eight of their last nine meetings. In this game, the Huskies are expected to win by a score of 79-76.
NCAAB Starting Time: 8:49 PM (EDT)
Location: T-Mobile Arena, NV
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023
TV: TBS
NCAAB Odds: UConn Huskies -2.5
NCAAB Totals: 154
