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UConn men’s basketball’s potential undefeated run through the Big East will meet its latest obstacle tonight.
The No. 3 Huskies will host Providence on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut.
After a relatively disappointing 2024-25 season, which ended with a loss to eventual national champion Florida in the second round, coach Dan Hurley’s team has positioned itself nicely for a third title in the past four years. UConn has won 15 straight games since a 71-67 loss at home to No. 1 Arizona all the way back on Nov. 19. The Huskies have been challenged lately, though, with two of their past five victories coming in overtime, including a 103-98 win at Providence on Jan. 7.
The Friars enter their rematch against UConn in desperate need of a win. Under third-year head coach Kim English, Providence has lost seven of its past nine games, all of which have come in conference play. Three of those setbacks came in overtime.
Here’s how to watch UConn vs. Providence men’s basketball, including the start time, TV channel, streaming information and more:
What TV channel is UConn vs Providence on today?
- TV: TNT, truTV
- Streaming: HBO Max
UConn vs. Providence men’s basketball will air nationally on TNT and truTV. Spero Dedes (play-by-play) and Greg Anthony (analyst) will be on the call while Jared Greenberg serves as the sideline reporter.
The game is available to stream on HBO Max.
UConn vs Providence time today
- Date: Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The matchup between UConn and Providence is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut.
UConn vs Providence predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Jan. 27:
- Spread: UConn (-15.5)
- Over/under: 154.5
- Moneyline: UConn (-1600); Providence (+850)
Prediction:UConn 86, Providence 64
The Huskies’ offense has struggled at times this season, but they shouldn’t have any problems against one of the Big East’s worst teams and most porous defenses.
