Tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, the No. 2 UConn Huskies (27-3, 17-2 Big East) will meet the Providence Friars (19-11, 10-9 Big East) at Amica Mutual Pavilion. UConn’s Cam Spencer is among the players to watch. Saturday’s matchup between the Huskies and the Friars features the Huskies as healthy 9-point favorites. The game’s over/under is 140.5.
UConn vs. Providence Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| UConn | -9 | 140.5 points |
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Providence (+9) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (140.5) |
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UConn vs. Providence Stat Rankings
| UConn Avg. (Rank) | Providence Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 81.4 (26th) | Points Scored | 73.2 (191st) |
| 64.1 (13th) | Points Allowed | 68.8 (89th) |
| (1st) | Rebounds | (1st) |
| 10.8 (42nd) | Off. Rebounds | 8.2 (246th) |
| 8.8 (49th) | 3pt Made | 8.4 (85th) |
| 18.2 (6th) | Assists | 14.0 (117th) |
| 9.3 (24th) | Turnovers | 11.8 (243rd) |
UConn vs. Providence Betting Trends
- The Huskies’ record against the spread is 19-11-0.
- UConn’s ATS record as 9-point favorites or more is 10-7.
- The Huskies have played 30 games this year, and 16 of them have gone over the total.
- UConn’s games have had more than 140.5 points scored on 18 occasions this season.
- The over/under in this matchup is 140.5 points, 5.0 fewer than the average total in this season’s Huskies contests.
- Providence’s record against the spread is 18-12-0.
- As a 9-point underdog or greater, the Friars have two wins ATS (2-1).
- This season, 16 of UConn’s 30 games have gone over the point total.
- There have been 16 Friars games this season with more than 140.5 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Providence’s games this year (142.0) is 1.5 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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UConn Impact Players
- Tristen Newton is tops on his team in points (15.1), rebounds (7.1) and assists (5.9) per game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game. Defensively, he posts 1.0 steal and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Spencer averages 14.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest, shooting 50.0% from the floor and 46.0% from beyond the arc with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Alex Karaban averages 14.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.9 blocked shots.
- Donovan Clingan puts up 12.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 62.8% from the floor.
- Stephon Castle puts up 11.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest. Defensively, he delivers 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
Providence Impact Players
- Devin Carter leads the Friars in scoring (19.3 points per game), rebounding (8.4) and assists (3.6), shooting 47.7% from the field and 38.9% from beyond the arc with 2.6 triples per game. He also delivers 1.7 steals and 1.0 block.
- Josh Oduro is posting 16.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest, making 55.8% of his shots from the field.
- Davonte Gaines is posting 8.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest, making 41.5% of his shots from the field and 32.7% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per game.
- Jayden Pierre gives the Friars 8.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Bryce Hopkins gives the Friars 15.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest. He also puts up 1.0 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.
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