Four of the Huskies nine victories have come by two points or less, so they are very fortunate. This is why despite a 9-0 straight up record, they have lost three in a row where it counts, nor would they have covered if there was a line in their home game to Loyola Maryland, who they beat by just 10.

True, the Huskies have played some quality teams, but their record is not only deceptive with some close wins, but also that all their games have been on home and neutral courts.

The Huskies, who have been on a 12-day break for exams, will have a minor change-up in their pregame routine leading up to the Cardinal as the game starts at 9 ET, more in tune with Stanford time clock. The Cardinal had a tune-up game four days ago routing Cal Davis, so they will not be as rusty as the Huskies.