The Providence Friars (7-2) square off with the Massachusetts Minutemen (5-4) at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 7, 2018.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Providence Friars Betting Prediction
The Minutemen will be looking for a similar result after beating the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks in their last outing, 83-75. The Minutemen had a better free throw rate (0.246 vs. 0.186) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.443). Massachusetts was lifted by Carl Pierre, who was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
In the Friars’ previous matchup, they were victorious over the Siena Saints, 77-67. Providence’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Siena. The Friars had a rate of 44.0, while the Saints posted a mark of 31.0. With 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, Providence’s Alpha Diallo put together a good outing.
The Minutemen won the lone contest against the Friars last season, 72-63. Massachusetts’ 0.635 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Providence, who had a rate of 0.456.
The physical Providence offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Friars rank 55th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while Massachusetts ranks 173rd in FTA rate allowed (0.245).
Massachusetts Minutemen at Providence Friars Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Massachusetts ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Providence ranks 268th (19.1).
The Minutemen rank 20th in steals allowed per game (6.0) while the Friars rank 196th (6.5).
Providence ranks 127th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while Massachusetts ranks 294th (15.9).
The Minutemen rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while the Friars rank 139th (3.3).
Massachusetts averages 33.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 162nd in the nation. Providence ranks 214th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
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