Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Friars vs. Huskies CBB Odds
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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Friars vs. Connecticut
- (20-7) Providence Friars vs. Connecticut Huskies (20-7)
- Date: Wednesday, February 22nd
- Time: 6:30 ET
- Venue: Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Friars +280 | Huskies -340
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Providence +7.5 | Connecticut -7.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 144.5
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Providence Friars
Providence heads into their matchup vs Connecticut with a record of 20-7 and riding a 2-game win streak. Out of 11 road games this season, the Friars have a record of 5-6.
Having been the underdog in 10 games, Providence has gone 4-6 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +7.5 underdogs on the spread.
Providence currently has a record of 12-4 in Big East action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-3.
Coming into the game, Bryce Hopkins is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.9 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Hopkins is grabbing 9.3 rebounds and adding 2.4 assists.
Providence’s second-leading scorer is Devin Carter, who has hit 44.6% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.4 points per game.
Friars Offense
Providence’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 71.8, which places them 179th in the NCAA. Providence’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 61.9% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 252nd in overall field goal percentage at 43.7%. When the Friars have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.3% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Providence is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 65.5 per contest, placing them just 580th in college basketball.
Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average at 37.5 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 10.5 offensive boards per game.
Connecticut Huskies
Through 27 games, Connecticut has a 20-7 overall record. Currently, Connecticut has been the home team 16 times, sitting with a record of 14-2.
Getting ready to play for the 25 times as the favorite, Connecticut has gone 19-6 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Huskies come into this game as -7.5 point favorites.
Connecticut currently has a record of 9-7 in Big East action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 11-0.
Coming into the game, Adama Sanogo is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.9 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Sanogo is grabbing 7.3 rebounds and adding 1.3 assists.
Connecticut’s second-leading scorer is Jordan Hawkins, who has hit 41.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 16.4 points per game.
Huskies Key Stats
The Huskies’ offense heads into the game ranked 80th in the NCAA at 75.2 points per contest. Connecticut’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 65.84% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 257th in overall field goal percentage at 43.6%. When the Huskies have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 35.4% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Connecticut is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.8 per contest, placing them just 510th in college basketball.
Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 40.9 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 14.0 offensive boards per game.
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Providence vs. Connecticut CBB Betting Trends
- First, Providence is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Friars are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Providence is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 6-4 SU.
- At this point, Friars are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, the Huskies are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Providence Friars vs. Connecticut Huskies CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Connecticut Huskies -7.5
Heading into this matchup, our NCAA betting model has identified this game as a profitable opportunity and recommends taking the Connecticut Huskies to pick up the win and cover the spread as -7.5 point betting favorites.
Although Connecticut as a team is just 257th in overall shooting percentage, we see their offense putting together a strong performance against the Friars’ defense. At -7.5 we see there being plenty of value in grabbing the Huskies to come out on top and cover.
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