Prognosticator's Predictions Game 16 DePaul vs UConn

[MSGRET]

Next up is DePaul this Sunday at 1:30 P.M. in Gampel Pavilion. I guess we won't know who is playing from our current walking wounded bench, except Paige and Ice who are out for the season. UConn can't catch a break this season, but is still winning. This game is an enigma for me because it depends on which DePaul team shows up. The one beats teams like Miami, Maryland and Pitt, or loses to teams like N. Illinois, Cleveland St and Towson. They have lost their last two games, both at home against Creighton 92-82 and Marquette 72-63. UConn has beaten both of these two teams, at Creighton 72-47 and Marquette in Gampel 61-48. With the injury to Aaliyah Edwards in today's game UConn might have some issues in guarding Aneesah Morrow, a double-double machine averaging 26 points and 12 rebounds a game, if she is not able to play. With all that being said, I believe that AE will be able to play which will help stabilize the interior. I'm predicting this score with AE playing at full strength. UConn 78 - DePaul 62.

All prognostications or any changes must state the winner of the game, i.e. UConn or DePaul, not the good guys or our team, Huskies or Blue Demons can be used. Any changes to the original prognostication must state that it is a change, with the winning team named, and must have the original thread number included. If a change is accepted you will receive a "Like" showing that it has been changed. All prognostication's and any changes must be submitted NLT 11:25 P.M. Eastern. Attached is the Prognosticator's Predictions Rules and Scoring System, the game is on SNY, and Good Luck to all you Prognosticator's out there.

 

[EasyEd]

Depaul still likes to shoot 3s and UConn hasn't been the best covering them. And I agree that there may be some concern inside. So I'm thinking a close game. They have a great player in Morrow and around 35% of their shots are from 3 which they hit at better than 31%. So it's a pick your poison which will test our defense. I'm hoping we have enough offense to outscore them and we don't get into foul trouble. If Azzi and Caroline are still out it could be a Notre Dame type game, but I hope not.

UConn 81 Depaul 73

 

[Wolfie464]

UConn 79
DePaul 68

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

UCONN 85
DePaul 68
If AE is out with her ankle it will be a lot closer!

 

[Olimpia Mi]

Uconn 79' - DePaul 69'
Forza Huskies !!

 

[Husky fanatic]

Sputtering offense makes this closer than it should be. UConn 85-72

 

[ochoopsfan]

DePaul 72
UConn 81

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

UConn 85
DePaul 68

 

[HopJim]

UConn has been giving up a lot of 3's (and open looks) to poor teams. DePaul is not a poor team so should be close. Morrow draws fouls and we are thin underneath. UConn wins 73-65.

 

[Ex Nutmegger]

UConn 86 - DePaul 57

 

[Kaizen]

UConn 88 - 61

 

[JellyBean]

UConn: 94

DePaul: 80

 

[HuskyinWRNY]

UConn 87
Depaul 71
MOV 16

 

[Urshurak]

I am cautious here……smells like a trap.

If AE is out, Morrow will be able to go off. Also, we stink at 3 point defense. Well, it’s not that we stink, we don’t bother to even defend it……

If Morrow goes off, they get hot from 3 and our offense sputters (like in the second half against Xavier, a far weaker team than DePaul) then it could be an ugly game.

I’m rooting for the home team here….

UConn 68 - 60

 

[oldude]

UConn has had their way in the paint over the past few games. That’s not going to be the case against Aneesah Morrow and the Blue Demons. With that said, DePaul is not as talented as they were a year ago.

UConn 82 - DePaul 62

 

[Mrhoops33]

Uconn 76
Depaul 66

 

[Skittles405]

UConn-81
DePaul-67

 

[heavyhusky]

UConn contains Morrow, Rogers, and Holmes, rolling to an 83 – 66 victory.
MOV 17

 

[genzhusk]

UConn 74 Depaul 69. My score prediction is more wishful thinking for a fun competitive game. I hope to see high % shooting on both sides.

 

[Ozimoto]

Will the good Blue Demons or the bad Blue Demons show up? Maybe Carnac knows.

I think the average Blue Demons show up. Aaliyah will play. The Huskies are at home and the fact that they get to spend some time in their "home" space (in their living areas and their gym) should be worth a few points for sure, so I think the team will play and look better.

UConn 82, Blue Demons 62 for a 20 point MOV.

 

[BB Dawg]

Uconn 81. DePaul 53

 

[Cornell Lt]

UConn 80
DePaul 58

 

[dr. uconn]

UCONN 81
DP. 65
MOV. 16