UConn vs. Stetson Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round

Updated Mar. 22, 2024 3:27 p.m. ET

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An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the No. 1-seed UConn Huskies (31-3) hit the court against the No. 16 seed Stetson Hatters (22-12) on Friday at Barclays Center. The contest tips off at 3:22 PM ET, on CBS.

The Huskies head into their game against the Hatters as huge favorites. The Huskies are favored by 27.5 points. The game's over/under is set at 146.

Keep scrolling to get the download ahead of placing bets on the UConn-Stetson game.

UConn vs. Stetson Game Information & Odds

When: Friday, March 22, 2024 at 3:22 PM ET
Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
How to Watch on TV: CBS
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Huskies vs Hatters Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Huskies	-27.5	-110	-110	146	-110	-110	-9000	+2500

UConn vs. Stetson Prediction

Pick ATS: Stetson (+27.5)
Pick OU: Over (146)
Prediction: UConn 85, Stetson 63

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UConn vs. Stetson Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Huskies 87, Hatters 59.
The Huskies have a 98.9% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Hatters have a 3.8% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

UConn has put together a 22-12-0 record against the spread this season.
Stetson has won 16 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 15 times.
UConn has been favored by 27.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in two of those games.
Stetson has covered the spread when playing as at least 27.5-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.

Key Total Facts

The Huskies and their opponent have broken the 146-point mark 17 times this year.
There have been 21 Hatters games this year with more than 146 points scored.
The total for this matchup is 146 points, 13 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

UConn has won 23 of 25 games when the moneyline favorite this season (92%).
This season, Stetson has won six out of the 12 games, or 50%, in which it has been the underdog.
UConn has played as a moneyline favorite of -9000 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.
Stetson has played as an underdog of +2500 or more twice this season and lost both games.

UConn vs. Stetson: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	UConn	Stetson
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81.5 (22)	77.5 (74)
Points Allowed (Rank)	64.4 (15)	72.8 (212)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.1 (59)	8.3 (217)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.8 (51)	9.1 (34)
Assists (Rank)	18.5 (3)	13.5 (142)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.1 (19)	9.8 (56)

UConn 2023-24 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tristen Newton	34	15.2	7	6	1	0.4	1.8
Cam Spencer	34	14.5	4.5	3.6	1.4	0.2	2.6
Alex Karaban	33	13.9	5	1.4	0.9	0.8	2.2
Donovan Clingan	29	12.5	7.2	1.5	0.4	2.3	0.1
Stephon Castle	28	10.8	4.5	2.9	0.9	0.6	0.6

Stetson 2023-24 Key Players

Hatters Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jalen Blackmon	34	21.5	2.7	1.8	0.8	0.1	3.2
Stephan D. Swenson	34	13.8	4.7	5.9	1.6	0.1	1.4
Aubin Gateretse	34	11.8	7.6	0.8	0.4	1.5	0
Alec Oglesby	33	10.9	4.5	1.3	0.6	0.3	2.2
Josh Smith	14	8.4	5.7	0.8	0.4	0.4	0.3