UConn vs. Providence Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 7

Updated Jan. 7, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 4 UConn Huskies (14-1, 4-0 Big East) will visit the Providence Friars (8-6, 1-2 Big East) after winning three road games in a row. The matchup tips at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

The Huskies head into their game against the Friars as a 9.5-point favorite. The matchup features an over/under of 152.5.

Continue reading to get the details ahead of placing bets on the UConn-Providence game.

UConn vs. Providence How to Watch & Odds

When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Huskies vs Friars Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Huskies	-9.5	-110	-110	152.5	-113	-107	-535	+397

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UConn vs. Providence Prediction

Pick ATS: Providence (+9.5)
Pick OU: Over (152.5)
Prediction: UConn 83, Providence 73

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UConn vs. Providence Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Huskies 81, Friars 72.
The Huskies have an 84.3% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Friars hold a 20.1% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

UConn is 6-9-0 ATS this season.
Providence has won seven games against the spread this season, while failing to cover seven times.
UConn has been favored by 9.5 points or more 10 times this season, and covered the spread in four of those matchups.
Providence has been an underdog by 9.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those contests.

Key Total Facts

In three games this season, the Huskies and their opponent have combined to score more than 152.5 points.
So far this year, 11 Friars games have featured over 152.5 points scored.
The Huskies and Friars average 167.8 points per game combined, which is 15.3 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

UConn has compiled an 11-1 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 91.7% of those games).
This season, Providence has won one out of the five games in which it has been the underdog.
UConn has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -535 or shorter.
Providence has played as an underdog of +397 or more twice this season and split those games.

UConn vs. Providence: Recent Results

Huskies vs Friars Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/1/2025	Huskies	-7.5	145.5	-326	+261	75-63 UCONN
1/5/2025	Huskies	-13.5	136.5	-1351	+814	87-84 UCONN

UConn vs. Providence: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	UConn	Providence
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	78.9 (141)	88.9 (22)
Points Allowed (Rank)	61.2 (5)	82.8 (341)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.4 (196)	9.3 (212)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.6 (213)	9.4 (74)
Assists (Rank)	18.5 (25)	16.2 (82)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.1 (63)	10.9 (124)

UConn 2025-26 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Solomon Ball	14	15.6	3.7	1.5	0.6	0.4	1.9
Tarris Reed Jr.	10	13.9	7.7	2.1	0.9	2	0
Alex Karaban	15	13.3	5.5	2.3	0.9	1.1	1.9
Braylon Mullins	9	9.9	3.6	1.2	0.8	0.2	1.8
Silas Demary Jr.	15	9.1	4.5	5.7	1.5	0.4	0.5

Providence 2025-26 Key Players

Friars Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jason Edwards	14	17.9	2.9	3.4	1.2	0.1	2.3
Jaylin Sellers	14	16	4.4	1.3	0.7	0.1	2.1
Stefan Vaaks	14	13.5	2.6	3.3	1.1	0.4	2.7
Jamier Jones	14	10.4	3.9	1.6	0.8	0.1	0.4
Corey Floyd Jr.	13	9.5	4.3	2.3	0.8	0.2	1.1