Connecticut Huskies vs Providence Friars 1/4/2023 Picks, Forecast and Predictions

Connecticut Huskies vs Providence Friars 1/4/2023 – On Wednesday night, the Connecticut Huskies will take on the Providence Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion to continue the college basketball schedule. The Connecticut Huskies are 14-1 on the scoreboard and are coming to this game after losing to Xavier in the last game. The Providence Friars are riding a winning streak and are placed 12-3 on the season. The Friars are eager to build on their streak. But, the Connecticut Huskies will win this game according to the best NCAAB betting percentages.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Huskies	-6.5 (-119)	141 o (-119)	-312
Friars	+6.5 (-119)	141 u (-119)	+200

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Connecticut Huskies

The Connecticut Huskies were on a winning streak which was recently broken by their loss to the Xavier Musketeers in the last game with a score of 83-73. As a team, the Huskies are scoring an average of 82.3 points in each game with a field goal percentage of 47.6 percent. The Connecticut offense this season is being led by Adama Sanogo who is scoring 17.8 points in each game, with Andre Jackson Jr. adding 5.1 helpers per matchup. On defense, the Huskies are allowing opponents to score an average of 60.7 points in each game played.

Players to watch: Adama Sanogo F (GP 15, MIN 25.7, PTS 17.8, REB 6.7, AST 1.3, STL 1.1, BLK 0.6, TO 1.9, FG% 60.7, FT% 76.6, 3P% 39.1), Jordan Hawkins G (GP 13, MIN 26.1, PTS 14.6, REB 3.4, AST 1.5, STL 0.9, BLK 0.5, TO 1.2, FG% 40.8, FT% 75.6, 3P% 39.8), Tristen Newton G (GP 15, MIN 28, PTS 9.6, REB 4.4, AST 4.6, STL 1.1, BLK 0.3, TO 2.5, FG% 34.7, FT% 83.3, 3P% 36).

Providence Friars

The Providence Friars are riding a long winning streak and are coming here after winning against the DePaul Blue Demons with a final score of 74-59. As a team, the Friars are scoring an average of 80.2 points in each game with a field goal percentage of 47.5 percent. The Providence offense this season is being led by Bryce Hopkins who is scoring an average of 15.7 points in each game, with Jared Bynum contributing 4.7 helpers per matchup. Defense-wise, the Friars are allowing opponents to score an average of 67.7 points in each game played.

Players to watch: Bryce Hopkins F (GP 15, MIN 32.9, PTS 15.7, REB 9.5, AST 2.4, STL 0.9, BLK 0.4, TO 2.8, FG% 49.1, FT% 72.2, 3P% 34.5), Devin Carter G (GP 15, MIN 29.6, PTS 12.9, REB 4.3, AST 1.6, STL 2.1, BLK 0.9, TO 1.9, FG% 48.1, FT% 70, 3P% 34.1), Ed Croswell F (GP 15, MIN 25.4, PTS 12.7, REB 7.1, AST 0.3, STL 1.4, BLK 1.1, TO 1.3, FG% 62.3, FT% 65, 3P% 0).

Connecticut Huskies vs Providence Friars Betting Numbers

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Connecticut Huskies

Connecticut is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Connecticut’s last 5 games.
Connecticut is 14-1 SU in their last 15 games.
Huskies is 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on the road.
Connecticut is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Providence.

Providence Friars

Providence is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Providence’s last 8 games.
Providence is 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
Friars is 10-0 SU in their last 10 games at home.
Providence is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut.