Saint Mary’s Gaels (27-7, 14-2 WCC) vs. UConn Huskies (26-8, 13-7 Big East)
Albany, New York; Sunday, 6:10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: UConn -3.5; over/under is 129.5
BOTTOM LINE: The No. 10 UConn Huskies take on the No. 19 Saint Mary’s Gaels in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Huskies are 13-7 against Big East opponents and 13-1 in non-conference play. UConn is 0-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Gaels are 14-2 against WCC teams. Saint Mary’s (CA) averages 71.1 points and has outscored opponents by 11.2 points per game.
TOP PERFORMERS: Adama Sanogo is averaging 17.1 points and 7.4 rebounds for the Huskies.
Logan Johnson is averaging 14.6 points, 3.6 assists and 1.5 steals for the Gaels.
LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 8-2, averaging 77.3 points, 36.7 rebounds, 17.6 assists, 5.8 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.5 points per game.
Gaels: 7-3, averaging 70.7 points, 30.2 rebounds, 12.5 assists, 5.3 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.2 points.
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