The UConn Huskies host the Providence Friars in a matchup of Big East teams at Gampel Pavilion, beginning at 6:30 PM ET on Tuesday, February 16. The Friars are underdogs in the game, the second matchup between the squads this season. The matchup’s point total is set at .
The betting insights in this article reflect betting data from DraftKings as of February 16, 2021, 2:18 PM ET. See table below for current betting odds and CLICK HERE to bet at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Betting Odds
UConn Betting Information
- UConn is over .500 against the spread this season with a record of 9-3.
- The Huskies have an even record against the spread when favored by at least 6.5 points, going 2-2 this season.
- In 50% of their games this season (6/12), the UConn and their opponents have outscored the set over/under.
Against the Spread (ATS) records are only reflective of games that had odds on them.
UConn Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Martin | 13 | 12.1 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| R.J. Cole | 14 | 12.1 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Isaiah Whaley | 14 | 8.3 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
| Tyler Polley | 13 | 8.3 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Adama Sanogo | 14 | 6.4 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
Providence Betting Information
- Providence has outperformed the spread so far this season with a record ATS of 9-8.
- The Friars hold an even 1-1 record against the spread this season when they enter a game as at least a 6.5-point underdog.
- 47.1% of Providence’s 17 games this season have topped the over/under.
Against the Spread (ATS) records are only reflective of games that had odds on them.
Providence Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Duke | 21 | 17.4 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| Nate Watson | 21 | 17.2 | 6.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| A.J. Reeves | 21 | 9.9 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| Jimmy Nichols Jr. | 15 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Noah Horchler | 21 | 5.6 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Total Facts
- UConn’s games this year have resulted in a higher total score than Tuesday’s matchup point total (133 points) in 50% of opportunities (seven out of 14 matchups).
- 14 Providence games this year (66.7% of its matchups) finished with a final point total greater than Tuesday’s total of 133 points.
- The point total for the game of 133 is nine points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the Huskies (71.1 points per game) and the Friars (70.9 points per game).
- This game’s point total is 2.4 fewer points than the 135.4 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2020-21.
- On average, the Huskies have seen a 136.5 over/under in their games this season, 3.5 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
- A difference of 7.9 points separates the average total points bet in Friars games (140.9 points) and this matchup’s over/under (133 points).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2021 | UConn | Providence | -2.5 | 131 | -140 | +118 | Regular Season | 70-59 PROV |
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