Providence Favored to Continue Dominance Against DePaul in Big East Matchup
In this content, the focus is on an upcoming college basketball game between Providence and DePaul in the Big East Conference. The match will take place at Wintrust Arena in
Game outlook
In this content, the focus is on an upcoming college basketball game between Providence and DePaul in the Big East Conference. The match will take place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The article highlights that Providence has historically been successful against DePaul and has won their last five encounters. The Friars are favored in the upcoming game with a point spread of -9.5. The article also mentions that the opening line for Providence as the betting favorite remains unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Friars -525 | Blue Demons +375
Spread: Friars -9.5 (-110) | Blue Demons +9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Providence will win straight-up is 84%.
Providence Friars
The Providence Friars suffered their fourth consecutive loss in a game against Xavier, resulting in a final score of 85-65. This loss brought their Big East conference record to 2-4, and their overall record stands at 11-6. The Friars have struggled on the road, failing to secure a win in all three away games. They are currently ranked 52nd according to Bart Torvik and 55th in the KenPom Rankings. During the game against Xavier, Providence trailed by just one point at halftime. However, Xavier dominated in the second half, effectively shutting down the Friars' shooting. Their shooting percentage dropped from 51.7% in the first half to 25% in the second half. They particularly struggled with three-pointers, making only one out of 13 attempts in the second half, and finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 26.7% overall. These numbers are not surprising considering the Friars' weakness in three-point shooting, ranking 247th in the nation in this category. Despite this, they still attempt the 79th most three-pointers in the country. Josh Oduro stood out as the leading scorer for the Friars during the game, contributing 30 points and shooting 53.8% from the field. He currently ranks third on the team in scoring, with an average of 14.1 points per game and a shooting percentage of 54%. In terms of overall performance, the Friars rank 147th in points scored per 100 possessions, with 106.8, and 10th in points allowed per 100 possessions, with 93.4. Their offense is ranked 227th, averaging 73 points per game, while their defense ranks 41st, allowing an average of 64.75 points per game. The Friars shoot 45.38% from the field, 67.35% from the free-throw line, and 32.82% from three-point range. They also average 37.88 rebounds, 13.75 offensive assists, and 13.19 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 39.02% from the field, 73.95% from the free-throw line, and 31% from three-point range. They average 34.81 defensive rebounds, 8.63 defensive assists, and 12.75 turnovers per game. Corey in the house ‼️ @CoreyFloydJr x @PCFriarsmbb pic.twitter.com/ElnWdtAKkO