Mayra Madrigal
The first round of the March Madness proved to be busy, as it happens year after year, and the teams that had the privilege of advancing to the next round are now preparing for another tough challenge. In Sunday’s March 19 action, Saint Mary’s vs UConn will compete for a Sweet 16 berth.
The Gaels have an outstanding debt to reach the Sweet 16 since 2010 and are determined to accomplish it, but their task won’t be simple against the #4 seed Huskies team that underperformed in their previous round.
Without further delay, JefeBet invites you to continue reading below for more details on the teams heading into Saint Mary’s Gaels vs UConn Huskies clash. And if you plan to bet on either of these two, here you will find the odds and the predictions you need.
Picks and Predictions for the Saint Mary’s Gaels vs UConn Huskies NCAA Basketball Championship Round 2 Game on March 19 2023
- Where: MVP Arena, Albany, New York
- When: Sunday, March 19, 2023, 6:10 PM E.T.
Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Preview
- Overall Record: 27-7
- Conference Record: 14-2
The Saint Mary’s Gaels came into their March Madness second round match as the favorite, but contrary to the expectations, the game was far from easy, and those who thought they would have a comfortable win over VCU were in for a surprise. They ended up winning by a score of 63-51, and although 12 points is a good margin, the suspense was present until the last minutes.
Alex Ducas and Mitchell Saxen were the players that stood out the most, as they both registered 17 points. The Saint Mary’s defense gave a great performance and thanks to that, they secured their pass to the next round.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
- Overall Record: 26-8
- Conference Record: 13-7
The UConn Huskies defeated the Iona Gaels 87-63, but the game was not without its challenges. At halftime, the #13 Seed had a slight lead, which made the situation complicated. However, the Huskies managed to finish with a comfortable 24-point difference.
Currently, the Huskies come in as the #4 Seed, despite the ups and downs the team went through in previous months. The team has been able to get back on its feet and is known for outscoring its opponents by 13.7 points per game. The previous match showed exactly this, and although here they will face a better opponent, the difference in points may be reduced significantly because the court is tilted slightly in their favor.
JefeBet Prediction
The UConn Huskies have established themselves as the favorite for this contest, not only because they are the #4 seed, but because they are ranked in the Top 10 in the AP rankings, making them strong candidates to reach the Final Four.
Meanwhile, Saint Mary’s comes into this game feeling the pressure on them as they look to reach the Sweet 16 after 13 years. Between the pressure of the opponent and the good performance the Huskies have been showing, they could be able to advance to the next round without any problem.
Prediction: UConn Huskies win by a score of 65-61.
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