UConn Seeks 11th Straight Win Over Georgetown in Big East Showdown
January 17, 2026
UConn, ranked No. 3 and riding a 7-0 Big East start, visits Georgetown at Capital One Arena, aiming to extend a 10-game winning streak against the Hoyas and continuing their strong road and league-play performance.
Key UConn players to watch include Solo Ball (14.4 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 1.5 APG), Silas Demary Jr. (10.1 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 6.2 APG), and Tarris Reed Jr. (14.5 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2 APG, 2 BPG).
Georgetown is led by guards KJ Lewis and Malik Mack, averaging around 15 and 14.5 points per game, respectively, and has dropped four straight games by 12 points or fewer.
The article promotes consulting SportsLine for the model’s exact spread recommendation and deeper analysis.
The narrative emphasizes recent close-margin outcomes for both teams and cautions about backing a large spread.
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Ticket information is available via StubHub for in-person attendance.
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The model projects an Over on 141.5 total points, with an expected total around 149, and notes over results in recent matchups and team trends.
The game will be televised by FOX, with streaming options on FuboTV and DIRECTV Stream, including a provided matchup link.
Streaming options include FuboTV with a free trial and other live-stream arrangements for viewers.
A noon pregame show on Channel 3 will lead into the game, offering extra context and analysis.
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