Northwestern knocked off last year’s tournament Cinderella Florida Atlantic in one of the first rounds most exciting matchups. On Sunday, Northwestern throws down against the number one team in the land, the Connecticut Huskies. Will Northwestern pull off another upset win? Or will UConn show why so many have them winning a second straight NCAA Tournament title? Check out March Madness odds, analysis, and a free pick for UConn vs Northwestern.
2024 March Madnes Vegas Lines for Region East Bracket, Round 2 Brooklyn: UConn vs Northwestern | March Madness Money Line
Round 2: March 23rd-24th
Sweet 16: March 28-29
Northwestern Wildcats vs UConn Huskies
When: Sunday, March 24 at 7:45 pm | truTV
WhereBarclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Spread Odds: UConn -14.5
Moneyline Odds: Northwestern +725 / UConn -1400
Total Odds: O 136
Why Northwestern is a good bet versus UConn
In the victory over FAU, Northwestern’s guard lineup of Brooks Barnhizer, Ryan Langborg, and Boo Buie was breathtaking. Langborg dropped 27, Buie scored 22, and Barnhizer posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
UConn is a great team, but most squads in the tournament will struggle to contain Northwestern’s 3-guard lineup.
Northwestern Last 5
- W – 77-65 vs Florida Atlantic
- L – 70-61 vs Wisconsin
- W – 90-66 vs Minnesota
- L – 53-49 vs Michigan State
- L – 87-80 vs Iowa
Northwestern Predicted Starting Lineup
- F – L. Hunger
- F – N. Martinelli
- G – B. Barnhizer
- G – R. Langborg
- G – B. Buie
Why UConn is a good bet versus Northwestern
We shouldn’t even count the win over Stetson. Sure, UConn played great, but Stetson was the lowest seeded team in the tournament. The Hatters had no shot of keeping up with the best team in the nation.
The one stat that separates UConn from every team in the tournament is that their last loss came against 3-seed Creighton on February 20. UConn, even though they play in a good conference, the Big East, has won 8 straight. Overall, the Huskies went 23-3 during the regular season.
UConn Last 5
- W – 91-52 vs Stetson
- W – 73-57 vs Marquette
- W – 95-90 vs St John’s
- W – 87-60 vs Xavier
- W – 74-60 vs Providence
UConn Predicted Starting Lineup
- F – A. Karaban
- C – D. Clingan
- G – S. Castle
- G – G. Newton
- G – C. Spencer
Final Betting Analysis: 1 UConn vs 9 Northwestern
Northwestern’s 3-guard lineup is great. Also, it worked well versus a team like Florida Atlantic that doesn’t have much size after Golden, but against UConn, things won’t go so well.
Center Donovan Clingan is one of the best in the nation. He will dominate the pain against the smaller Wildcats. If for some reason Clingan doesn’t dominate the paint, Dan Hurley will turn to his superstar guards Tristan Newton and Cam Spencer.
The Huskies are the most complete, well-coached, and cohesive bunch in the 2024 NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament. UConn won’t bow out this early, breaking Northwestern’s glass slipper as they move on to the Sweet 16 in a dominant win.
NCAA Tournament Round 2 Pick: UConn Huskies -14.5
2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament | 2024 March Madness Calendar
| Round | City | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Four | Glendale, Arizona | State Farm Stadium | April 6 |
| NCAA Championship Game | Glendale, Arizona | State Farm Stadium | April 8 |
Updated March Madness lines to win this season.
Updated Top 25 College Basketball National Championship Odds to Win
| Teams | Odds |
|---|---|
| UConn Huskies | +980 |
| Duke Blue Devils | +1075 |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | +1225 |
| Kansas Jayhawks | +1225 |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | +1275 |
| Houston Cougars | +1475 |
| Auburn Tigers | +1550 |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | +2300 |
| Iowa State Cyclones | +2300 |
| Arizona Wildcats | +2600 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | +2700 |
| Baylor Bears | +2900 |
| Arkansas Razorbacks | +3500 |
| Purdue Boilermakers | +4300 |
| Creighton Bluejays | +4400 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | +4600 |
| St. John's Red Storm | +4700 |
| Michigan State Spartans | +5400 |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | +6000 |
| Indiana Hoosiers | +6200 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | +6400 |
| Florida Gators | +6400 |
| Michigan Wolverines | +6400 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | +6400 |
| Texas Longhorns | +6600 |
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