Providence vs UConn Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Providence vs UConn

The Providence Friars face the UConn Huskies, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Tuesday, January 27.

UConn at -16.5 on the spread really stand out. We are prepared to wager at odds of -110 and expect them to cover this line against Providence.

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Providence Friars lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Georgetown Hoyas 81-78.

UConn Huskies last game saw them claim a 75-67 (OT) home win over Villanova Wildcats.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UConn had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 103-98 (OT) win over Providence. It’s been seven wins on the bounce for UConn when playing Providence. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	19-1	1566	1269	297	11-1	8-0	15W
Providence	9-11	1783	1721	62	7-5	2-6	2L

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Providence vs UConn Prediction & Picks

This Providence vs UConn betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that UConn will get the better of their opponents by a significant margin in this college matchup. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -16.5 which is currently available at odds of -110.

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Key Providence vs UConn stats:

• The -16.5 line has been covered by UConn in 4 of their last 10 games at home.

UConn -16.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Providence 70 - 91 UConn

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Providence vs UConn Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You might not get rich backing UConn at -2500. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 96% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Providence are least likely to win at +1060.

The spread is currently 16.5, with the total points line at 156.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 156.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

Providence

+1060

UConn

-2500

Point Spread

Providence +16.5

-110

UConn -16.5

-110

Total Points

Under 156.5

-110

Over 156.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Providence Stats

UConn Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +16.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -16.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 177.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 174.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 156.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.90 pts and allowed 89.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 83.90 pts and allowed 90.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 156.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 at Home: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 65.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 62.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	19-1	1566	1269	297	11-1	8-0	15W
St. John's	15-5	1701	1453	248	9-3	6-2	6W
Villanova	15-5	1548	1379	169	10-2	5-3	1L
Seton Hall	14-6	1431	1281	150	8-3	6-3	4L
Butler	13-7	1671	1518	153	12-3	1-4	3W
Creighton	12-8	1580	1487	93	10-2	2-6	1W
DePaul	12-8	1466	1389	77	11-4	1-4	1W
Xavier	11-9	1570	1544	26	10-5	1-4	2L
Georgetown	10-10	1511	1478	33	7-5	3-5	1W
Providence	9-11	1783	1721	62	7-5	2-6	2L
Marquette	7-14	1593	1661	-68	7-6	0-8	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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