Alex Karaban knocked down four triples in each of the Huskies’ first two tournament games and could get forced to the perimeter by MSU’s defense. The Spartans protect the paint but have been soft stopping teams from the perimeter. Louisville hit 13 triples but missed their share of wide-open looks as well. UConn’s ball movement can find the open spot-up shooter. This game could come down to which team can get hot from beyond the arc and so far Karaban has been just that.
Coen Carr has been huge for Michigan State in the tournament. Not only has the high flyer put up points but he’s also been big on the boards. Carr corralled 10 rebounds in the win over Louisville and has recorded six or more boards in 15 of his last 23 games. Both teams protect the paint, so points won’t come easy. Look for Carr to clean the defensive glass and also snatch some offensive rebounds as well.
Total PicksMSU 67, CONN 66
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