PREMIUM
Ross’ Friday NCAA Tourney 5* Gem
(NCAAB) Iona vs. Connecticut,
03/17/2023 4:30 PM, Score: 63 - 87
Point Spread: -9.00 | -104.00 Connecticut (Home)
Result: Win
Point Spread: -9.00 | -104.00 Connecticut (Home)
Result: Win
Iona vs. Connecticut 4:30 PM ET
Game# 775-776
Play On: Connecticut -9.0 (5*)
Iona led by legendary head coach Rick Pitino is likely to be a popular upset pick in this matchup. I don’t share that sentiment. UConn is the top offensive rebounding team in the country and that doesn’t bode well for Iona who’s #272 in defensive rebounding. Additionally, Ken Pomeroy’s analytics indicate that UConn is #6 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency and #19 defensively in that same category. Iona has faced only 1 team all season that is in the NCAA Tournament and it was America East Champion Vermont. Conversely, the Huskies have played 12 games this season versus current NCAA Tournament teams. That includes non-conference wins over #1 Alabama by 15 and Iowa State by 18.
Give me Connecticut minus the points.
Game# 775-776
Play On: Connecticut -9.0 (5*)
Iona led by legendary head coach Rick Pitino is likely to be a popular upset pick in this matchup. I don’t share that sentiment. UConn is the top offensive rebounding team in the country and that doesn’t bode well for Iona who’s #272 in defensive rebounding. Additionally, Ken Pomeroy’s analytics indicate that UConn is #6 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency and #19 defensively in that same category. Iona has faced only 1 team all season that is in the NCAA Tournament and it was America East Champion Vermont. Conversely, the Huskies have played 12 games this season versus current NCAA Tournament teams. That includes non-conference wins over #1 Alabama by 15 and Iowa State by 18.
Give me Connecticut minus the points.
