Nov 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts to the action on the floor during the second half against the BYU Cougars at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

We've got a top-5 showdown in men's college basketball tonight as No. 3 UConn hosts No. 5 Arizona in a marquee nonconference clash.

This is the first of a home-and-home series between the Huskies and Wildcats. UConn will make the return trip to the desert Nov. 18, 2026.

Arizona won 69-65 in a Pac-12 reunion Friday with UCLA. Anthony Dell'Orso went for 20 points off the bench, while Jaden Bradley led the starters with 15 points. Wildcats freshman forward Koa Peat burst onto the scene with a 30-point debut against Florida and is averaging 16.5 points a game through four games.

UConn picked up an 86-84 win Saturday against BYU in TD Garden in Boston. The Huskies had three starters with 21 points each (Silas Demary, Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr.)

What channel is Arizona vs UConn on today?

  • TV Channel: FS1
  • Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

Arizona vs. UConn will broadcast nationally on FS1 as part of a midweek doubleheader with Alabama vs. Illinois to follow.

Arizona vs UConn time today

  • Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
  • Start time: 7 p.m.

The Arizona vs. UConn game starts at 7 p.m. EST from Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn.

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Will Tarris Reed play tonight for UConn vs Arizona

No, the standout big man is out for tonight's game with ankle injury. Freshman Braylon Mullins will also be out for tonight's game.

Arizona vs UConn predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 18.

  • UConn 81, Arizona 77: Tarris Reed being out gives the Huskies a headache. Koa Peat hasn't been able to replicate his debut performances so far, and a trip to Storrs in that environment isn't easy for anyone, let alone a freshman.
  • Spread: UConn -4.5
  • Over/under: 138.5
  • Moneyline: UConn -150

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