This is a big matchup between a pair of top teams in the Big East, as UConn will host Providence on Wednesday. Feb. 22. The game is scheduled for 6:30 pm ET while airing on FS1. UConn enters this game as 6.5-point favorites with the total set at 142.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the UConn vs. Providence predictions below.
UConn vs. Providence Odds
- Spread: UConn -6.5
- Total: 142.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday. Feb. 22
- Time: 6:30 pm ET
- Location: Gampel Pavilion — Storrs, CT
- TV: FS1
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UConn Betting Trends
- Home team is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 6-2 in Huskies last 8 games following a straight up win.
Providence Betting Trends
- Over is 4-0 in Friars last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Friars are 15-4 ATS in their last 19 games overall.
- Friars are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
UConn vs. Providence Predictions
This is an evenly-matched game for all intents and purposes. On top of that, UConn is 5-10 against the spread in its last 15 games and 3-5 ATS at home against conference opponents. So it’s not like the Huskies have steamrolled opponents at home, and that shouldn’t be the case on Wednesday.
Providence won the first meeting between these teams, downing UConn by a score of 73-61 at home. That was on Jan. 4, and a lot has changed since then. However, it gives the Friars some confidence coming into this matchup, as they know they can beat the Huskies and outrebound them if they are playing up to their potential.
Will that happen? While UConn should win this game, Providence will keep it close throughout. The spread is too high, and Providence +6.5 is the best bet of this matchup.
The Pick: Providence +6.5 | -110 at BetFred Sportsbook
