Providence Friars vs UConn Huskies Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Providence Friars will be on the road Tuesday night for a 7:30 PM matchup in the Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT, against the UConn Huskies, and we have you ready to roll with our Providence vs UConn prediction. Providence comes into Tuesday with nine wins and 11 losses thus far this season. The UConn Huskies remain at home Tuesday night and are the #2-ranked team in the nation, with nineteen wins and one loss. Providence comes into Tuesday having lost four of the last five, including two in a row, after a three-point home loss to Georgetown in their last outing. The Huskies come into Tuesday riding a long winning streak after an 8-point victory in overtime against Villanova on Saturday. Read more about this Providence vs UConn prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Providence hunts the upset
The Providence offense has averaged 89.2 points on 40% shooting from the floor this season through 20 games played. Defensively, Providence is allowing 86.1 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 92.75 points per game over its last four losses. Offensively, Providence shot the ball well in their last outing, scoring 78 points on 46% shooting and 38% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Providence was outmatched, giving up 81 points, including 56 in the second half, as Georgetown shot 52% from the floor and knocked down 9 triples. Providence blew an 18-point halftime lead. Providence won the rebounding by 4, but turned the ball over 8 times in the loss. Jaylin Sellers led the way for the Providence offense in their last outing with 18 points on 11 shots in 28 minutes. Stefan Vaaks and Jamier Jones were both second on the roster with 14 points in the game. Ryan Mela led the way off the Providence bench with 11 points on six shots in 27 minutes.
Jason Edwards leads the Providence offense this season, averaging 17.2 points and 3.3 assists per game, but has played in just 16 games. Jaylin Sellers is second on the roster, averaging 16 points, and Stefan Vaaks is third on the team, averaging 15.3 points per game. Freshman Jamier Jones averages 12.4 points in just under 23 minutes per contest. Big man Oswin Erhunmwunse averages 7.7 points to go along with a team-leading 7.8 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Providence:
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- Jason Edwards (Questionable) - Foot
- Jaylen Harrell (Out) - Undisclosed
- Rich Barron (Out) - Concussion
- Daquan Davis (Out) – Knee
UConn tries to stay hot
The UConn Huskies are one of the best teams in the country this season, averaging 20.3 points on 40% shooting from the floor. Defensively, UConn is allowing 63.5 points per game this season and given up an average of 63.25 points per game over its last four wins. Defensively, Connecticut did the job in its last outing, giving up 67 points but just 6 in overtime, as Villanova shot 34% from the floor and 38% from beyond the arc. Offensively, Connecticut was the better team, pouring in 75 points, including 14 in overtime, on 41% shooting, and knocking down 8 triples. The Huskies won the rebounding battle by three and forced 11 turnovers, sealing the victory. Solo Ball led the way for the Connecticut offense with 24 points on 17 shots. Alex Karaban scored 17 points on ten shots in 40 minutes. Silas Demary Jr. and Terris Reed Jr. both tied for third on the roster, scoring 10 points apiece.
Solo Ball leads the Connecticut offense this season with 14.6 points per game. Big man Terris Reed Jr. is second on the team, averaging 14.2 points to go along with the team-leading 8.1 rebounds, but has played just 15 times. Alex Karaban averages 13.8 points, and Braylon Mullins is 4th on the team, averaging 11.4 points per game. Silas Demary Jr. averages 10.2 points to go along with a team-leading 6.2 assists per contest.
Key Injury Report for UConn:
- Braylon Mullins (Questionable) - Concussion
Providence vs UConn Pick
- Providence vs UConn Spread Pick
The Connecticut Huskies are a far better team in this matchup and will continue their winning ways on Saturday. Connecticut has an elite defense that will stifle a terrible Providence team. Look for Connecticut to apply itself early in this matchup as they stifle Providence from the opening minutes. Connecticut is hunting the number one overall seed in the NCAA and trying to stay undefeated in conference play. The Huskies thrive on their home floor, and that will continue through the night against a below-average Providence team. Look for Connecticut to roll Tuesday night to an easy win and cover at home against one of the worst teams in the Big East.
- Providence vs UConn Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well coming into Tuesday, but the Connecticut defense will be the difference. Providence has struggled as is over the last few outings on both sides of the ball, and it will only get worse Tuesday night. Look for Connecticut to control the pace and tempo of this game, start to finish, Tuesday night. Connecticut will get the easy home win and cover to remain undefeated in Big East play Tuesday, while stifling Providence from the get-go. Take the under on Tuesday night as Connecticut gets everything they want against a struggling Providence Friars team.
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