The Providence Friars (5-5) will be at home in the Dunkin’ Donuts Center when they square off against the Stony Brook Seawolves (7-4). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Stony Brook Seawolves at Providence Friars Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Friars fell to the Rhode Island Rams, 75-61, while the Seawolves were defeated by the Hofstra Pride, 71-63.
Stony Brook held Hofstra to an effective field goal percentage of 0.389 (below their season average of 0.498) while Providence had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.5 vs. 28.6). Nate Watson was a key piece for Providence with 10 points and six rebounds. Stony Brook was lifted by Andrew Garcia, who put up 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The offense of Providence will face off against the stingy defense of Stony Brook. The Friars rank 197th in offensive efficiency, while the Seawolves are 64th in defensive efficiency. The Seawolves should have the edge on that end of the court. Moreover, the Seawolves rank 284th in turnover percentage (21.1 percent), while the Friars rank 10th in opponents’ turnover percentage (26.0 percent).
Stony Brook Seawolves at Providence Friars ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Providence ranks sixth in assists per game (17.9) while Stony Brook ranks 182nd (12.1).
- The Friars rank 56th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Seawolves rank 226th (25.0).
- Stony Brook ranks 22nd in blocks per game (5.2) while Providence ranks 107th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Seawolves rank 13th in rebounds per game (41.3) while the Friars rank 188th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Providence ranks fifth in steals per game (10.3) while Stony Brook ranks 176th (5.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Friars have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Providence has defeated opponents by an average of 9.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Seawolves have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
