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Providence Friars Look to Dominate Brown Bears in Sunday Showdown at Amica Mutual Pavilion

Game time: December 10, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Amica Mutual Pavilion — Providence, RI

Article updated Dec 10, 1:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Sunday, 12 PM ET at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, the Brown Bears (3-8, 0-0 Ivy) are going for their second consecutive win when they face off against the Providence Friars

Game outlook

This Sunday, 12 PM ET at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, the Brown Bears (3-8, 0-0 Ivy) are going for their second consecutive win when they face off against the Providence Friars (7-2, 0-0 Big East). The Bears have been predicted to be the underdogs with a betting line of -15.5. Both teams are coming off of wins and losses; Brown was victorious over Rhode Island by a score of 67-64, while Providence fell to Oklahoma 72-51. Historically, Providence has fared well against Brown in the past 10 games, boasting an 8-2 record.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bears +900 | Friars -2,000

Spread: Bears +15.5 (-110) | Friars -15.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 139 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Providence will win straight-up is 95%.

Brown Bears

The Bears recently snapped their three-game losing streak with a win over the Rams and will look to make it two-for-two on the road with a win over the Friars. Brown averages 69 points per game and with Kino Lilly Jr. leading the way, scoring 22 points, they scored 67 points in their last game. Brown’s defensive performance averages 73.7 points per game giving up 67 points in their last game, and they are ranked 248 in offense (scoring an average of 71.50 per game), 203 in defense (allowing an average of 72.40 points to be scored against them per game) and 3-8 (5-5 ATS) for the season.

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Providence Friars Analysis

Providence Friars have averaged 74.33 points per game (ranked #189) and have a record of 7-2 (5-4 ATS). They are #48 for defensive purposes, allowing an average of 64.56 points and are ranked #21 for field goals (37.61%), #112 for 3-pointers (30.64%) and #358 for free throws (79.10%). Devin Carter led the Friars with 17 points and 4 rebounds, Josh Oduro finished with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Bryce Hopkins added 8 points and 3 rebounds. The Friars are hoping to bounce back from their last loss with another home win.

Friars Dominate with Exceptional Home Performance: Winning Six Consecutive Home Games and Covering the Spread

The Friars have won seven of nine games and six consecutive home games. They have outperformed offensively at home, scoring over 79 points and making 49% of shots. Aggressive rebounding has resulted in more scoring chances. They are also skilled at protecting the ball, meaning limited easy scoring opportunities for the Bears. Brown has been weak defensively and performs worse away from home, averaging more than 73 points against. Offensively, they have barely scored 60 points per game in last three games. Furthermore, their rebounding has not been on par with the Friars, making it difficult to secure second-chance opportunities. Lastly, their carelessness with the ball has resulted in easy Providence scoring opportunities. The Friars’ strong defense, holding opponents to less than 65 points at home, should keep the Bears’ offense in check. Based on their performance, bet on Providence to cover the spread.

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SportsJaw Bears vs Friars archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bears vs Friars matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Brown Bears+900 → +850Moved
  • Moneyline · Providence Friars-2,000 → -1,500Moved
  • Spread · Brown Bears+15.5 (-110) → +15 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Providence Friars-15.5 (-110) → -15 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over139 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under139 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Brown Bears
2-3 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Providence Friars
5-2 matchup record · 3-6-1 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-10T06:14:35.827Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Providence Friars defeated Brown Bears 74-54

Providence Friars defeated Brown Bears 74-54 on December 10, 2023, a 20-point decision in the series. Providence Friars' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 37-13. Against SportsJaw's recorded Brown Bears +15 (-110) spread, Providence Friars covered, while the 128 combined points finished under the recorded total of 138.

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Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeSpread · Brown Bears +15.5 (-110)Loss
  • Novacek84Total · Over 139 (-110)Loss
  • JaredkuntzTotal · Under 139 (-110)Win
  • 72dolphinsSpread · Providence Friars -15.5 (-110)Win
  • JwTotal · Over 139 (-110)Loss
  • BillywatersSpread · Brown Bears +15.5 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Providence Friars +15.5 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Spread · Brown Bears +15.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Providence Friars -15.5 (-110)Win
  • Steve512Spread · Providence Friars -15.5 (-110)Win
  • TgodfreySpread · Providence Friars -15.5 (-110)Win
  • StevedTotal · Over 139 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Providence Friars -15 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 137.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Providence Friars -15 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 137.5 (-110)Loss