UConn Huskies
Basketball NCAAB Wed 7 Jan 19:00
Providence Friars
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College Basketball Betting Preview: UConn vs Providence

The UConn Huskies battle the Providence Friars, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, January 7.

UConn to Breeze Past Providence

Our pick is UConn against the spread. Back them off -10.5 at odds of -105 and be confident the favorites can cover the line against Providence.

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7 Victories for UConn in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

UConn Huskies won their previous game which was at home. It was a 73-57 triumph against Marquette Golden Eagles.

Providence Friars got the win in their last game. A 77-71 triumph occurred on the road when meeting St. John's Red Storm.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 75-63 win for UConn when they last played Providence. UConn have triumphed in their previous six matchups against Providence. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UConn 15-1 1286 1016 270 9-1 6-0 11W
Providence 8-7 1342 1262 80 6-3 2-4 1L
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UConn vs Providence Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for UConn vs Providence with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There’s a lot to like about the -10.5 line that the favorites have to cover in this college contest. Take the -105 and feel confident that they get the job done.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key UConn vs Providence stats:

  • The -10.5 line has been covered by UConn in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -10.5 line has been covered by UConn in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -10.5 line has been covered by UConn in 12 of their last 20 games.

UConn -10.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread UConn -10.5
Totals Over 150.5
Result & BTTS 60 UConn / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

UConn UConn logo 85 - 71 Providence logo Providence

Rather than betting on the Huskies to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 85-71 triumph in their favor.

UConn vs Providence Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Taking No Chances With UConn

The latest Moneyline betting odds give UConn a 85% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -588 favorites with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Providence are trading at +420.

The current spread is 9.5 and the total points line is 152.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 152.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UConn logo UConn Stats
Providence logo Providence Stats
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big East Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UConn 15-1 1286 1016 270 9-1 6-0 11W
Seton Hall 13-2 1105 936 169 8-1 5-1 2W
Villanova 12-3 1172 1012 160 9-1 3-2 1L
St. John's 10-5 1280 1090 190 7-3 3-2 1W
Creighton 10-6 1239 1128 111 8-1 2-5 1W
DePaul 10-6 1179 1095 84 9-4 1-2 2W
Butler 10-6 1345 1207 138 10-3 0-3 3L
Georgetown 9-6 1167 1108 59 7-3 2-3 2L
Xavier 9-7 1208 1203 5 8-4 1-3 3L
Providence 8-7 1342 1262 80 6-3 2-4 1L
Marquette 6-10 1196 1222 -26 6-5 0-5 1W
  • 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