How to Watch UConn Huskies vs. Providence Friars: Live Stream or on TV
The UConn Huskies (24-7, 13-7 Big East) will try to build on a five-game winning streak when they host the Providence Friars (21-10, 13-7 Big East) on March 9, 2023 at Madison Square Garden.
On Saturday, in its last game, UConn defeated Villanova 71-59. With 24 points, Jordan Hawkins was its top scorer. In its previous game, Providence lost to Seton Hall on Saturday, 82-58. Devin Carter scored a team-high 14 points (and added three assists and five boards).
When is UConn vs. Providence and when does it start?
This matchup between the Huskies and Friars will happen on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 2:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch UConn vs. Providence
The Huskies and Friars will take to the court at Madison Square Garden for this matchup on March 9, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FS1.
UConn Huskies vs. Providence Friars Game Preview
UConn Stats, Odds & Insights
UConn has a +438 scoring differential, topping opponents by 14.2 points per game. It is putting up 79.0 points per game to rank 29th in college basketball and is allowing 64.8 per contest to rank 40th in college basketball.
The 79.0 points the Huskies average are 7.7 more than the Friars give up.
UConn makes 4.2 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.9 (44th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 4.7.
Offensively, the Huskies have performed better at home this season, putting up 82.6 points per game, compared to 72.4 per game in road games.
UConn has been putting up 78.2 points per contest in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 79.0 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Providence Stats, Odds & Insights
Providence is outscoring opponents by 7.2 points per game, with a +224 scoring differential overall. It puts up 78.5 points per game (37th in college basketball) and gives up 71.3 per contest (217th in college basketball).
The Friars average 78.5 points, 13.7 more than the Huskies allow.
Providence hits 6.7 three-pointers per game (260th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.7 on average.
In 2022-23 the Friars are scoring 9.0 more points per game at home (82.9) than away (73.9).
Providence has fared worse offensively in its past 10 games, putting up 77.8 points per contest, 0.7 fewer points its than season average of 78.5.
Huskies Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adama Sanogo | 31 | 16.9 | 7.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 29 | 16.4 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| Tristen Newton | 31 | 10.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Alex Karaban | 31 | 9.7 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Donovan Clingan | 31 | 7.3 | 5.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
Friars Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Hopkins | 31 | 16.1 | 8.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Ed Croswell | 31 | 13.4 | 7.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Devin Carter | 31 | 13.3 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Noah Locke | 31 | 11.0 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| Jared Bynum | 27 | 10.1 | 2.5 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
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