The UConn Huskies are heavy favorites here, but Providence has shown to be a solid team during the Big East tourney in recent years.

Take the points in a match up between two teams who finished with identical in-conference records this year.

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Sometimes you’ve got to zag.

The Huskies earned their status as Big East Tournament favorites after winning five straight games, including an 18-point win over the Friars, who finished the regular season with a baffling 24-point home loss to Seton Hall.

Still, take the free points with Ed Cooley — who only has two opening-round losses since winning the title in 2014 — Bryce Hopkins and a capable group which owns a double-digit win over the Huskies and can negate UConn’s customary rebounding edge.