The No. 1 Huskies are laying double digits in Wednesday night’s Providence vs. UConn matchup at 8:30 p.m. ET. Is 13.5 too much to lay with the Huskies or will UConn cash tonight for bettors?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
719 Providence Friars (+13.5) at 720 UConn Huskies (-13.5); o/u 139.5
8:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, CT
TV: FS1
Providence vs. UConn: Bettors Not Afraid to Lay Double Digits
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing UConn when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Carter’s Dominance Continues for Friars
Devin Carter racked up 29 points (10-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and four steals in 38 minutes during Saturday’s 84-76 win over Georgetown.
Carter is averaging 23.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals across his last six games — representing elite two-way production. This span aligns with Bryce Hopkins (knee) suffering a season-ending injury, symbolizing that Carter is successfully stepping up as the main man in Providence’s offense.
Clingan Racks up 18 Points in Rout
Donovan Clingan ended Sunday’s 99-56 win over Xavier with 18 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 19 minutes. Clingan missed a five-game stretch with a foot injury early in Big East play and had been eased back into action, coming off the bench in two games since returning. He regained his starting spot Sunday and was incredibly efficient in limited minutes, even knocking down his first three-pointer of the season. Don’t expect the latter to become a pattern, but it looks like Clingan is rounding right back into form for a UConn team looking to repeat as National Champions.
Providence vs. UConn CBB Betting Trends
Huskies are 39-19-1 ATS in their last 59 games overall
Huskies are 25-10-1 ATS in their last 36 games as a home favorite
Friars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games
Friars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600
Providence vs. UConn CBB Prediction:
Take the over. The over is 5-2 in the Huskies’ last seven games as a favorite, is 5-2 in their last seven games overall and is 18-7-1 in their last 26 games as a home favorite of 13 or greater. On the other side, the over is 4-1-1 in the Friars’ last six games as a favorite and is 4-1 in their last five games overall.
Providence vs. UConn College Hoops Prediction: OVER 139.5