Providence Friars
Basketball NCAAB Tue 27 Jan 19:30
UConn Huskies
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

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.

Big Win In Store for UConn

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.

8 Wins for UConn in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

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 29-5 2635 2214 421 18-2 11-3 1L
Providence 15-18 2815 2772 43 10-7 5-11 1L
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Providence vs UConn Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Providence vs UConn betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Solo Ball Under 4.5 Rebounds -135 BetMGM logo

Solo Ball (UConn) can be wagered to have Under 4.5 rebounds at -135. We think there’s a generous line on offer that he fails to cover the Player Rebounds total.

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Tarris Reed Jr. Over 15.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn) can be backed to score Over 15.5 points at -125. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread UConn -16.5
Totals Over 156.5
Player Rebounds Solo Ball Under 4.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with UConn -15.5. We’ve also gone for Over 155.5 and Solo Ball (UConn) to get Under 4.5 rebounds.

A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Providence Providence logo 70 - 91 UConn logo UConn

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Huskies to achieve a 91-70 win at huge odds.

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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.

Books Running Scared of UConn Win

You might not get rich backing UConn at -1667. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 94% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Providence are least likely to win at +890.

The spread is currently 15.5, with the total points line at 152.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 152.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Solo Ball Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Solo Ball is available at -103 to rack up Over 16.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -125 is available.

Player Points
Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn)
Over 15.5
-127
Under 15.5
-102
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Stefan Vaaks (Providence)
Over 13.5
-123
Under 13.5
-104
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Player Assists
Silas Demary Jr. (UConn)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-108
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Alex Karaban (UConn)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-149
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Stefan Vaaks (Providence)
Over 2.5
-114
Under 2.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn)
Over 8.5
-135
Under 8.5
+105
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Oswin Erhunmwunse (Providence)
Over 7.5
-114
Under 7.5
-114
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Alex Karaban (UConn)
Over 6.5
+109
Under 6.5
-141
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Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Providence logo Providence Stats
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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
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big East Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UConn 29-5 2635 2214 421 18-2 11-3 1L
St. John's 28-6 2773 2379 394 18-3 10-3 6W
Villanova 24-8 2469 2265 204 15-4 9-4 1L
Seton Hall 21-12 2321 2156 165 13-5 8-7 1L
DePaul 16-16 2248 2226 22 12-9 4-7 3L
Butler 16-16 2540 2481 59 13-8 3-8 1L
Georgetown 16-18 2503 2479 24 10-8 6-10 1L
Creighton 15-17 2404 2401 3 11-6 4-11 1L
Providence 15-18 2815 2772 43 10-7 5-11 1L
Xavier 15-18 2586 2661 -75 13-7 2-11 1L
Marquette 12-20 2405 2425 -20 10-9 2-11 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