If you are looking at the NCAAB scheduled for January 4, then you are going to see plenty of big games. Making a UConn vs Providence prediction will likely be a game that sticks out to you in the Big East Conference.
This league is one of the best in the country, and this game is set to be a battle. Here is a look at one of the best college basketball games today.
UConn Huskies vs Providence Friars Game Info and Analysis
UConn and Providence have combined for just four losses this season, but things will start to get harder for each team in Big East action. There is plenty of familiarity between these two programs, and that’s going to make this an interesting matchup.
Matchup Info
The college basketball standings in the Big East Conference are already crowded at the top, and you will actually find Providence on top of UConn at this point of the season. Every conference game matters just a bit more, and Providence is looking to hold a serve at home against one of the best teams in the country.
UConn Huskies Performance Recap and Analysis
UConn won their first 14 games of the year before suffering a loss on the road at Xavier on New Year’s Eve. The Huskies remain at number three in the latest AP poll and are one of the betting favorites to win the Big East Conference.
UConn is averaging 82 points per game this season, and they are holding opponents to just 60 points per contest. Not only are the Huskies winning games, but they are doing it in a dominant fashion.
Key Injuries
UConn has been playing without some players this season at times, but there are no key injuries to report heading into this game.
Betting Trends to Know
The Huskies are 0-3 against the spread in their last three games but did win two of those games outright. UConn was playing some of the bottom teams in the Big East Conference, and there were large spreads set as they were hosting those teams.
Providence Friars Performance Recap and Analysis
It’s been an interesting season for the Providence Friars, but they are coming into this game with a ton of momentum. Providence got off to a slow start, but they are a perfect 4-0 in Big East games.
The Friars are now 12-3 overall, and a big win in this game should allow them to get back into the AP Top 25.
Key Injuries
Providence will have all of its key players on the floor for this huge home game with the UConn Huskies.
Betting Trends to Know
Providence is a perfect 5-0 against the spread in their last five games. The Friars had also picked up an outright win when the line was even against Marquette, and they were underdogs on the road at Butler.
UConn Huskies vs Providence Friars Odds
If you are going to make a UConn vs Providence prediction, then you first have to take a look at the odds that are available. Even though UConn looks like the much better team on paper, you are going to find the odds for this game are really tight.
The UConn Huskies are five-point betting favorites on the spread, and that’s typically the first thing to look at. The Moneyline odds have the Huskies at -210, with the Providence Friars listed at +175.
Another great way to bet on college basketball is to take a look at the total number of points in a game. The over/under for this matchup is set at 142 points.
UConn Huskies vs Providence Friars Betting Picks
Now that you have looked at the odds, you can actually make three different bets for this game. Here is a look at the best three bets to make.
- Moneyline: There are going to be college basketball games in which you want to stay away from the Moneyline because the odds don’t provide a ton of value. You can still make this bet in this game though, and taking the UConn Huskies at -210 is the way to go.
- Over/Under: The over/under is a look at the total number of points scored combined in a college basketball game. This is where things can get a bit tricky, but this line feels off. Both UConn and Providence are averaging over 80 points per game, and taking over 142 is the best bet to make in this one.
- Spread: After taking UConn on the Moneyline, you then have to decide if they are going to cover the spread. The spread is set at five points, which means UConn has to win this game by at least six points. The Huskies will get the job done on the road and cover the five-point spread.
UConn Huskies vs Providence Friars Score Prediction
Making a UConn vs Providence prediction on the final score becomes a bit easier after you have taken a close look at the NCAAB odds. This game should be tight throughout, but it will be UConn that pulls away.
Final Score: UConn Huskies 77, Providence Friars 68
NCAAB Pick: UConn Huskies -5.0 (-110)
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