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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Friars vs. Kentucky
- (21-11) Providence Friars vs. Kentucky Wildcats (21-11)
- Date: Friday, March 17th
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Friars +136 | Wildcats -166
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Providence +3.5 | Kentucky -3.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 144.5
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Providence Friars
At this point, Providence heads into their matchup vs Kentucky with a record of 21-11 while looking to shake a 3 game losing streak. Presently, in their 14 road games this season, the Friars have a record of 6-8.
Having been the underdog in 12 games, the Friars have gone 4-8 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +3.5 underdogs on the spread.
Presently, Providence has a record of 8-3 in non-conference games. In Big East action, they have a mark of 13-8.
Coming into the game, Bryce Hopkins is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.1 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Hopkins is grabbing 8.5 rebounds and adding 2.3 assists. Providence’s second leading scorer is Ed Croswell, who has hit 60.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.2 points per game.
Friars Offense
Currently, Providence’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 71.8 points, which places them 179th in the NCAA. In addition, Providence’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 61.9% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 252nd in overall field goal percentage at 43.7%. When the Friars have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.3% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Providence is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 65.5 per contest, placing them just 580th in college basketball. Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average at 37.5 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 10.5 offensive boards per game.
Kentucky Wildcats
Overall, Kentucky has an 21-11 overall record. Presently, the Wildcats have been the home team 23 times, sitting with a record of 15-8.
Getting ready to play for the 25 times as the favorite, Kentucky has gone 17-8 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Wildcats come into this game as -3.5 point favorites.
Presently, Kentucky has a record of 9-4 in non-conference games. In Southeastern action, they have a mark of 12-7.
Coming into the game, Oscar Tshiebwe is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.5 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Tshiebwe is grabbing 13.1 rebounds and adding 1.6 assists. Kentucky’s second leading scorer is Antonio Reeves, who has hit 42.9% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.4 points per game.
Wildcats Key Stats
At this time, the Wildcats offense is one of the top units in the country at 79.5 points per game, placing them 21st in the NCAA. In addition, Kentucky’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 71.92% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 30th in overall field goal percentage at 48.4%. When the Wildcats have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.9% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Kentucky is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.8 per contest, placing them just 456th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 40.2 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 12.9 offensive boards per game.
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Providence Friars vs. Kentucky Wildcats CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, Providence is 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Friars are 1-4 straight up in these matchups.
- Secondly, Providence is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 4-6 SU.
- At this point, Friars are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. So far, they are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Wildcats are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Providence Friars vs. Kentucky Wildcats CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Providence Friars +3.5
After running our analysis on this game, we’ve identified the best side to take on the spread. Currently, the oddsmakers have Kentucky as the favorites with a line coming in at -3.5. However, based on how these team’s matchup, we see this number being too high and like the Providence Friars to cover.
Tournament Free Pick
Both teams have knocked down the 3-point shot at a rate similar to the NCAA average this season with Kentucky at 6.15 made 3’s per game compared to Providence at 7.3. Look for Providence to put together a strong enough defensive effort to cover the spread vs the Wildcats.
Free Providence vs. Kentucky CBB Betting Pick: Providence ATS
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