Stetson vs. UConn Picks, Odds, Starting Lineups For the 2024 March Madness Round of 64
The UConn Huskies will begin their journey of becoming back-to-back NCAA Tournament champions starting with facing Stetson in the Round of 64. How will this game shape up? Jason Radowitz shares Stetson vs. UConn starting lineups and the latest odds.
Jason Radowitz - March 21, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT
5 minStetson vs. UConn Picks, Odds, Starting Lineups For the 2024 March Madness Round of 64
The UConn Huskies will begin their journey of becoming back-to-back NCAA Tournament champions.
The Huskies won it all last year. However, UConn lost a lot of their talent from last year's team. But like blue bloods do, they replenish and keep on winning.
The journey will begin against the Stetson Hatters, who won the ASUN Tournament to qualify for the NCAA Tournament.
Stetson's chances of beating UConn aren't looking so good.
Let's take a look at the latest odds and starting lineups for the Round of 64 matchup between the Stetson Hatters vs. UConn Huskies.
Stetson vs. UConn Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds
- Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
- Start Time: 2:45 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Stetson vs. UConn Odds and Betting Data
TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | IMPLIED CHANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
Stetson Hatters | +26.5 (-110) | 2000 | 4.76% |
UConn Huskies | -26.5 (-110) | -10000 | 99.01% |
The UConn Huskies have a 99.01% chance of beating Steson on Friday. They'll be massive favorites at -26.5 against the Hatters.
Not only did UConn win the Big East Tournament, but the Huskies finished 31-3 in the regular season before playing in the NCAA Tournament.
The Huskies are the best team in college basketball on many lists, including KenPom. While the Huskies have this game in the bag, will the Hatters at least cover the spread?
Stetson Hatters vs. UConn Huskies Prediction
The Stetson Hatters play awful defense. They've allowed teams to shoot 34.5% from deep and 52.2% from inside the arc. The Hatters have also struggled to earn a high rate of turnovers and aren't good on the defensive glass.
This is a horrible matchup against the Huskies. UConn has shot 36.7% from deep, 58.5% from inside the arc, rarely turns the ball over, and adds 36.5% of offensive rebounds.
The Huskies should ultimately have a field day on offense.
On the other hand, Stetson's offense is much more consistent. The Hatters have shot a 53.4% effective field goal percentage, which is great. However, they're no longer facing ASUN teams. They're facing the UConn Huskies, who have allowed a 45.1% effective field goal percentage.
Stetson won't add many offensive rebounds and likely won't get to the line much. UConn has blown out so many teams this year, including Xavier, 87-60 on March 14. Xavier got an NIT invitation and played in the playoffs, but UConn won that game by 27. That's how good the Huskies are.
Grab UConn at -26.5.
Stetson vs. UConn Prediction: UConn -26.5 (-110) (Bet $110 to collect $210)
Stetson vs. UConn Projected Lineups
Stetson projected lineup:
- G: Jalen Blackmon
- G: Stephan Swenson
- G: Alec Oglesby
- G: Tristan Gross
- C: Aubin Gateretse
UConn projected lineup:
- G: Cam Spencer
- G: Tristen Newton
- G: Stephon Castle
- F: Alex Karaban
- C: Donovan Clingan
Stetson March Madness Odds
The Stetson Hatters are currently +500000 to win the NCAA Tournament. They're already +26.5 against UConn and would need to win this game outright just to make the next round.
It would be a massive uphill climb. Stetson would make history as a 16-seed. Too bad there's literally no chance of this happening.
UConn March Madness Odds
The UConn Huskies have the highest probability of winning the NCAA Tournament. It's not just because the Huskies won it last year. It's also because this team is 31-3 and has the metrics that easily make them look like the best team in America.
However, the Huskies don't have the easiest road to the NCAA Championship after being thrown in a region with many other conference tournament champions from the Power 5 level.
UConn is +360 to win the NCAA Tournament, which is a nearly 22% chance of winning the NCAA Tournament.
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