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Providence vs UConn Prediction 1/27/26 College Basketball Picks Today

Providence (9-11) vs. UConn (19-1)
January 27, 2026 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: UConn -16.5; Over/Under: 156.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Providence vs UConn Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 27th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UConn Huskies Preview

The UConn Huskies have a 19-1 overall record this season and a 9-0 record in the Big East. They are coming off a 75-67 home win against Villanova in overtime and their previous three games were a 64-62 away win against Georgetown, a 69-64 away win against Hall and a 72-60 away win against DePaul.

Offensively, UConn averages 78.3 points per game, while allowing 63.5 points per game defensively. The Huskies shoot with 48% from the field and grab 37 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.1 assists per game. They average 5.5 blocks per game and 7.6 steals per game defensively.

Solo Ball leads UConn in scoring, with an average of 14.6 points per game, while shooting with 42.5% from the field and 83.6% from the free throw line. Tarris Reed Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.1 per game, while Silas Demary Jr. leads the team in assists with 6.2 per game.

Providence Friars Preview

The Providence Friars have a 9-11 overall record this season and a 2-7 record in the Big East. They are coming off a 81-78 home loss against Georgetown and their previous three games were a 105-104 away win against Marquette in overtime, a 93-88 home win against Creighton and an 88-82 home loss against Villanova.

Offensively, Providence averages 89.2 points per game, while allowing 86.1 points per game defensively. The Friars shoot with 48% from the field and grab 38.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.9 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Jason Edwards leads Providence in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 42.9% from the field and 78.7% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 3.3 per game. Oswin Erhunmwunse is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.9 per game.

Providence Friars @ Connecticut Huskies Betting Trends: January 27, 2026

 

Why the Connecticut Huskies will win

  • Connecticut has won each of its last 27 night games at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Providence has lost each of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
  • Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last 27 night games at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Providence Friars will win

  • The road team has won three of the last four games between Providence and Connecticut.
  • The road team has won the first half in each of Connecticut’s last three games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Connecticut’s last 16 night games at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
  • Each of Providence’s last six games have produced a total of 159+ points.

Providence vs UConn Prediction

In this Providence vs UConn Prediction, UConn is coming as -16.5 home favorites. UConn has been the far better team this season as they have lost only once in their 20 games played this season. They have had trouble covering spreads this season and are 0-6 against the spread in their last 6 games, while Providence has been in terrible form, with a 2-7 record in their last 9 games. UConn has won its last seven meetings against Providence, but they are 1-3-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings in Connecticut, so I expect the guests to keep this one somewhat close once again. Take Providence and get the +16.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Free Pick: Providence +16.5

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