The Providence Friars (4-2) go head-to-head against the Long Beach State Beach (2-4) in the Wooden Legacy at Anaheim Convention Center. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 28, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Providence Friars vs. Long Beach State Beach Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Beach got blown out by the 14th-ranked Arizona Wildcats, 104-67, while the Friars lost to the Penn Quakers, 81-75.
Providence held Penn to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 27.9) while Long Beach State held Arizona to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below their season average of 32.3). Long Beach State’s Joshua Morgan had a good game, putting up 10 points and five rebounds. Maliek White played a pivotal role for Providence with 20 points.
This could end up being a sloppy game for the offense of Long Beach State. Since the 2018-19 season, Long Beach State ranks 264th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.9 percent), while the pesky defense of Providence has forced the 51st-most turnovers in the nation (21.5 percent). Moreover, the Friars rank 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.2 percent), while the Beach rank 318th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.0 percent).
Providence vs. Long Beach State Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Providence, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Providence averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 31st in the country. Long Beach State ranks 278th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- The Friars rank 222nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Beach rank 300th (18.4).
- Providence ranks 56th in blocks per game (4.2) while Long Beach State ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Friars rank 43rd in assists per game (15.2) while the Beach rank 272nd (11.5).
- Providence averages 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 87th in the country. Long Beach State ranks 298th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
