Providence Friars vs UConn Huskies Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/31/2024

Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Venue:  Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, CT

Where to Watch:  Fox Sports 1

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Providence +13, UConn -13; Over/Under:  139.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Providence +13, UConn -13; Over/Under:  139.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Providence +13, UConn -13; Over/Under:  139.5 points

Providence Friars:  14-6 (5-4) (5th place, Big East)

UConn Huskies:  18-2 (8-1) (1st place, Big East)

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Providence Friars:  3-2  last 5

UConn Huskies:  5-0  last 5

Providence is entering this game with a 14-6 record overall, a 5-4 record in conference games, and they are 2-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Georgetown Hoyas in their last game. Devin Carter led the team in points per game in that game with 29 while Josh Oduro was next on the team with 22. Davonte Gaines led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Davonte Gaines led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 57.1% from the field, 26.3% from 3-point range, and 85.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 74.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 66.1 PPG against them. Providence has an ATS record of 11-8-1 this season and their O/U record is 7-13.

UConn is entering this game with an 18-2 record overall, an 8-1 conference record, and they are 11-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Xavier Musketeers in their last game. Tristen Newton led the team in points in that game with 22 while Donovan Clingan was next on the team with 18. Cam Spencer led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Donovan Clingan led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 58.5% from the field, 58.6% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 82 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 64.2 PPG against them. UConn has an ATS record of 12-8 this season and their O/U record is 10-9-1.

The current betting odds have UConn listed as a 13 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. UConn has looked really good in their games this season with their 18-2 record overall which has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country and also has them ranked as the best in the nation right now. The defending National Champions have looked great in the Big East this season with their 8-1 conference record which leads the conference, but they have looked just as good in their home games all year too with their 11-0 home record. Meanwhile, Providence has also looked good in their games this season with their 14-6 record overall. They have struggled more in the Big East this season though with their 5-4 conference record and they haven't looked good in their road games either with their 2-3 road record. Providence is going through some changes this season with a new head coach after Ed Cooley left for Georgetown at the end of last season and they just aren't the same team they were last season that could compete in the conference. UConn has shown that they haven't missed a step from last season and they will roll Providence on their home court like they have been doing to a ton of teams there this season. The best way to place a bet here is on UConn to cover the spread in this game. 

Providence UConn Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, January 31, 2024 (8:30 pm ET start time) is UConn 92 Providence 67.

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Providence Friars: 20-9 ATS as an underdog. 19-7 ATS in road games. 7-0 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 13-7 UNDER in all games. 23-14 UNDER when the total is 140 to 149.5. 9-4 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive wins.

UConn Huskies: 3-6 ATS after a game where they made 50% of their 3 point shots or better. 7-2 UNDER off a home win by 10 points or more. 7-3 UNDER after playing a home game. 6-2 UNDER after scoring 95 points or more. 

Providence Friars:  J. Fernandez (G) Early Feb - Knee. B. Hopkins (F) out for season - Knee.

UConn Huskies:  None.

“There was a bit of extracurriculars around the game, leading up to it. But the focus for our guys was on the court. I don’t know why I was so crazy for a 4-4 versus 1-7 Big East team. Maybe there was something that was going on. It was electric. ... You can never understate how important home court is.” - Kim English after his team’s win against Georgetown in their last game on Saturday.

“It's not coincidental that we made more 3s with him back, because we got better 3s because of the paint and the rim pressure.” - Dan Hurley after his team’s win against Xavier in their last game on Sunday.

D. Carter 

D. Gaines 

B. Hopkins 

J. Oduro 

J. Pierre

S. Ball 

D. Clingan 

A. Karaban 

T. Newton 

C. Spencer

PPG: D. Carter (18.6)

APG: D. Carter (3.3)

Reb/G: B. Hopkins (8.6)

PPG: T. Newton (15.8)

APG: T. Newton (5.8)

Reb/G: T. Newton (6.4)

Coaches:

Providence Friars: Kim English (1st season)

UConn Huskies: Dan Hurley (6th season)