Report: The UConn Huskies key player is been suspended from all sports for placing a bets against…

As the top team in the country, UConn has shown its mettle and appears to have a good chance of becoming the first squad to win back-to-back national titles in almost 20 years. After losing its Big East opening on December 20, UConn has won ten straight games. This Saturday afternoon, the team will travel to Washington, D.C.

Under Ed Cooley, Georgetown is in rebuilding mode in his first season. Despite losing seven straight games, the Hoyas showed some fight on the road on Wednesday, falling to Seton Hall 76-70. Georgetown vs. UConn: Can it compete?

Here is a betting preview and best bet for this Saturday’s Big East matchup.

There is a fantastic promotional deal from Fan Duel Sports book if you would like to wager on any NCAA game tonight. If the new user’s first bet wins, they will receive $200 in bonus bets when they sign up using the link below and stake $5.

Donovan Clingan: On January 28, the 7-foot-2 center made his comeback to the UConn starting lineup following a foot injury. UConn has a 4-0 record and an 18.5 point per game margin of victory in its last four games back in the starting five. Clingan defeated Butler on Tuesday, going 8 of 12 from the floor and finishing with a double-double of 18 points and 14 rebounds.Georgetown
Jayden Epps: With 18.3 points per game, the Illinois transfer is fourth in the Big East in scoring. Despite his struggles, Epps has only shot 33.5% in conference play against the physically strong Big East defenses. Over the past four games, Epps has only shot 21 of 73 from the field and 9 of 41 from beyond the arc.

Prediction and selection for Georgetown vs. UConn
In their first matchup, Georgetown was a 21-point underdog and lost 80-67 despite covering the spread. The No. 14-ranked defense of UConn kept the Hoyas to 34% shooting and only 4-of-16 from 3-point range, but Georgetown managed to hang around by forcing 38 foul shots on the Hoyas.

The UConn defense, which ranks ninth in effective field goal % and sixth in stopping shots within the arc, should see an increase in those stats. The reigning champions look good with Clingan, who was sidelined for the opening game against Georgetown, back on the court. The Hoyas’ offense, which ranks No. 292 in 2-point shooting and No. 321 in steal percentage, should pose minimal challenge to Danny Hurley’s team.

With Georgetown’s defense at No. 292 in KenPom, UConn’s offense should be able to get everything it wants against them. In terms of 2-point shooting, UConn leads the country at No. 7, and Georgetown is especially poor in this area, coming in at No. 345 versus 2s and No. 314 in effective field goal percentage. In this game, Georgetown won’t have as many opportunities to reach the free-throw line, and UConn ought to win. This season, Georgetown is just 4-10 ATS at home, and this trend is expected to continue on Saturday.