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The Providence Friars (19-11, 10-9 Big East) welcome the No. 2 UConn Huskies (27-3, 17-2) to Amica Mutual Pavilion Saturday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the UConn vs. Providence odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
UConn is No. 2 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Huskies beat the No. 9 Marquette Golden Eagles 74-67 Wednesday, covering as 5-point road favorites. UConn has won 3 straight games and has lost just once since Dec. 20, 2023. The Huskies have covered in 6 of their last 7 games and are 19-11 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
Providence beat the Georgetown Hoyas 71-58 Tuesday, covering as an 8-point road favorite. The Friars have covered in just 2 of their last 3 games and have won 4 of their last 6. They are 17-12-1 ATS on the season. Providence is led by G Devin Carter, who is averaging 19.2 points per game.
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UConn at Providence odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): UConn -520 (bet $520 to win $100) | Providence +385 (bet $100 to win $385)
- Against the spread (ATS): UConn -9.5 (-114) | Providence +9.5 (-106)
- Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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UConn at Providence picks and predictions
Prediction
UConn 74, Providence 68
Moneyline
PASS.
UConn (-520) has just 1 loss to an unranked team, and there’s not much reason to think it’ll make that 2 on Saturday. However, at -520, avoid betting on the favored road team.
Against the spread
BET PROVIDENCE +9.5 (-106).
The Huskies are coming off a high-energy road win over Marquette in which they barely covered. They are 2-2 ATS in their last 4 road games as single-digit favorites.
The Friars have covered in 5 of their last 8 games and took down the No. 10 Creighton Bluejays at home Feb. 7 — so they can compete on their home court. Providence is 2-1 ATS in its last 3 home games when closing as an underdog or a single-digit favorite.
Back PROVIDENCE +9.5 (-106).
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 139.5 (-110).
UConn has gone Over in 4 of its last 7 games and has tallied at least 74 points in 3 straight and at least 78 in 3 of its last 5. The Huskies have the nation’s 3rd-best offense, per KenPom.
Providence has gone Over in 2 of its last 5 but has scored at least 70 in 6 of its last 8 games. The Friars have 3 players averaging 15 or more points per game, so they have the firepower to help keep pace with UConn.
Back OVER 139.5 (-110).
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