12:05 pm
January 8

UConn @ #24 Seton Hall

Who will WIN this matchup?

UConn Huskies (10-3)

@ #24 Seton Hall Pirates (10-3)

 

Current odds:

UConn Huskies: (TBD)

Seton Hall Pirates: (TBD)

 

• The line for this game is Seton Hall by 4 points.

• Both No. 24 Seton Hall and UConn should be at — or close to — full strength in terms of COVID-19 issues when the teams face one another in a Big East game Saturday on the Pirates’ home court in Newark, N.J. UConn (10-3, 1-1 Big East) is ready to return to action for the first time since beating Marquette 78-70 on Dec. 21. All players are expected to be available, although some could be on a minutes limit.

• The Pirates (10-3, 1-2) lost to both Providence and Villanova last week with only eight scholarship players available. But rim protector Ike Obiagu returned from COVID pause to help Seton Hall beat host Butler on Tuesday, and 6-10 forward Tyrese Samuel likely will be available to play against the Huskies. Obiagu had eight points and two blocked shots against the Bulldogs, but he also altered or discouraged numerous shots.

• As for the Huskies, they are still working through their COVID issues.”It’s not an ideal situation,” Hurley said, per the Connecticut Post. “But, at least we’ve been able to get in here together. And, we’ve got a game on Saturday. That’s obviously going to be challenging, considering the opponent and what we’re dealing with.” Hurley noted that with some players testing positive for the virus, the team hasn’t been able to hold as many full practices as usual.

• Hurley said forward Adama Sanogo, who missed four games because of an abdominal injury, has been limited in practice because he injured his hamstring against Marquette — he first game back from injury. Sanogo, who planned to play for Seton Hall before committing to UConn, is averaging 14.6 points and 5.8 rebounds.

• R.J. Cole leads the Huskies with 16.3 points and 4.7 assists. Look for the Pirates to put Myles Cale on him defensively.

5/10
Confidence
StreakSmarter Pick
#24 Seton Hall Pirates
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