Game Information:
The Providence Friars will visit the Connecticut Huskies in a critical Big East matchup on February 22, 2023. The game will take place at the Gampel Pavilion, with the tip-off scheduled for 6:30 pm EDT. The game will be broadcast on FS1, and the current line has UConn as 7.5-point favorites with an over/under of 142.5.
Last Five Games:
Providence Friars:
The Friars have won three of their last five games, including an impressive 85-72 victory over Villanova in their last outing. The team shot 56.25% from the field, 75% from the free-throw line, and hit seven three-pointers. However, their recent loss to St. John’s highlighted their struggles on the road, as they shot just 33.33% from the field and turned the ball over 15 times.
Connecticut Huskies:
The Huskies have also won three of their last five games, with a 64-55 victory over Seton Hall in their last outing. They shot 42.31% from the field, 72.73% from the free-throw line, and hit four three-pointers. However, their loss to showed their vulnerability on offense, as they shot just 32.31% from the field and turned the ball over 11 times.
Power Stats:
Assists Turnovers:
Connecticut has the advantage in the assists-to-turnovers ratio, with 17.04 assists per game compared to Providence’s 14.81. The Huskies also commit fewer turnovers per game, with 12.89 compared to Providence’s 12.3.
Rebounding:
Both teams are evenly matched in total rebounding, with Connecticut averaging 39.18 rebounds per game and Providence averaging 39.78. However, Providence has the advantage in offensive rebounds, averaging 12.19 per game compared to Connecticut’s 13.37.
Shooting Percentage:
Connecticut has the advantage in shooting percentage differential, with a difference of 4.28% compared to Providence’s 3.49%. However, both teams have a similar offensive shooting percentage, with Connecticut shooting 45.23% and Providence shooting 46.41%.
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Betting Trends:
Connecticut Huskies:
Connecticut has won 14 of their last 16 home games and has covered the spread in four of their last five home games against Providence. The total has gone over in four of their last five home games and under in four of their last five games against Providence.
Providence Friars:
Providence has covered the spread in seven of their last nine road games and has kept the total under in five of their last seven road games. However, they have struggled on the road, winning just one of their last five away games.
Injury Report:
Providence:
Guard Q. Berry is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury.
Connecticut:
Forward R. Springs is out indefinitely with a leg injury.
