Connecticut Huskies (27-3) vs. Providence Friars (19-11)
March 9, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Providence Friars +9.5; Over/Under: +140.5
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The UConn Huskies look for a win after winning 10 of their last 11 games. The Providence Friars look for a win after winning 5 of their last 8 games. Here’s a UConn Huskies vs Providence Friars prediction.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies recently beat Villanova, Seton Hall and Marquette. The UConn Huskies are averaging 81.4 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 64.1 points on 40 percent shooting. Tristen Newton is averaging 15.1 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Cam Spencer is averaging 14.9 points and 3.3 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer and Donovan Clingan is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
Providence Friars Betting Preview
The Providence Friars recently beat Georgetown while losing to Marquette and Villanova. The Providence Friars are averaging 73.2 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.8 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Devin Carter is averaging 19.2 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Josh Oduro is averaging 16.2 points and 7.1 rebounds. Bryce Hopkins is the third double-digit scorer and Ticket Gaines is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Providence Friars are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Providence Friars are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
UConn Huskies vs Providence Friars prediction
The UConn Huskies are probably the best team in the country, so they’re more than capable of laying the wood in this spot. However, the Providence Friars are 14-3 SU at home, and you know the Amica Mutual Pavilion is going to be rocking on senior night. The place is going to be packed and players will be up and hoping to make a statement for their resume. This line feels a little too steep, even if UConn is more than capable of spoiling the party. Providence should be able to put up a fight and keep things close. Give me the points.
