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In this article, we will formulate a Texas vs. UConn Prediction for the college basketball game on Sunday, December 8th, at the Moody Center. This is a big-time early-season matchup for both squads.
Texas Pulled it Out
Texas in the last game faced off against NC State and they scored and they scored only 63 points and they ended up winning by four points. Texas shot 45.3 percent from the field and 47.1 percent from behind the three point line. Texas is averaging 80.8 points per game while their defense is giving up 61.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 77th in the league while the defense is ranked 17th. In this game if they want to find success, the defense is going to need to be good here. Tre Johnson has been the top player for Texas and he is averaging 20.8 points per game.
Why Texas Will Beat UConn
Texas has won 14 of its last 15 day games against non-Conference opponents.
UConn Is Playing With Fire
UConn has been playing with fire but they have won two games in a row. In the last game against Baylor, UConn didn’t actually play that well, but they ended up winning 76-72. Liam McNeely had a strong game, putting up 17 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up t least 11 points. It took 40 points in the second half to even secure the win. UConn on the season is averaging 85.1 points while their defense is giving up 61.4 points per game. Guard Ahmed Nowell is dealing with a shoulder injury and he’s out for this game.
Texas vs UConn Prediction
Not having Nowell is a huge loss for this team, and that is going to be the difference here for UConn. Texas is averaging 80.8 points per game, and they are going to have no issue with running up the score here. UConn’s offense will be fine, but they aren’t going to run up teh score, and that will be the difference here as Texas is going to get the job done. Back Texas against the spread here. This is one of the top plays on the entire board.