Maryland-Eastern Shore vs Connecticut Picks and Prediction – 12/1/2024

On Saturday, the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (2-8) face off against the 2nd ranked UConn Huskies (4-3) at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

UConn comes into this matchup ranked 2nd in the latest AP Poll and on a three-game losing streak, and they’ve dropped three of their last five games. In a recent 85-67 defeat against Dayton, UConn standout Alex Karaban delivered an impressive performance, contributing 21 points for the Huskies. Karaban has been a pivotal player this season, leading the team in scoring with an average of 15.9 points per game. Following closely is Solo Ball, the team's second top scorer, who averages 12.9 points per game. Dominating on the boards, Tarris Reed Jr. stands as UConn's leading rebounder with an average of 8.6 rebounds each game. On the playmaking front, Hassan Diarra spearheads the assist efforts for the Huskies, maintaining an average of 4.7 assists per game this season. Defensively, UConn has struggled in their recent outings, conceding an average of 70.4 points over their last five games. The team is eager to turn things around and end their three-game losing streak as they prepare to face Maryland Eastern at their home court in Hartford. Offensively, the Huskies have been strong, averaging an impressive 84.4 points per game throughout the season.

Maryland Eastern Shore enters this game on a four-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a 78-59 defeat against Little Rock, Evan Johnson stood out for the Hawks by netting 15 points. Throughout this season, Ketron Shaw has emerged as the top scorer for Maryland Eastern Shore, boasting an average of 18.4 points per game. Following him, Evan Johnson holds the position of the team's second-highest scorer with an average of 10.3 points per game. On the rebounding front, Jalen Ware leads for Maryland Eastern Shore, securing an average of 6.1 rebounds per game this season. In addition to his scoring prowess, Ketron Shaw also excels in playmaking, averaging 3.6 assists each game. Defensively, the team has struggled, allowing an average of 82.2 points over their last five games. Now, Maryland Eastern Shore aims to break their losing streak by achieving a significant upset victory on the road against the second-ranked UConn Huskies, who themselves are on a three-game losing streak. So far this season, the Hawks average 69.2 points per game overall.

In their last three games, UConn has unexpectedly lost each time, leaving fans disappointed. They are now set to host Maryland Eastern Shore in Hartford. Maryland Eastern Shore, on the other hand, has struggled significantly this season, losing all eight of their away games. They will be eager to maintain UConn's current losing trend and aim for a victory on the road. While UConn has struggled in their last couple of games, they’re undefeated at home and look for them to use that to their advantage and get back to their winning ways. Final Score Prediction, UConn Huskies win 92-51.