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Game Notes & Preview: Providence (13-9, 3-6) at Marquette (14-6, 5-3) 1/28/17

Where: Bradley Center – Milwaukee, WI

When: 2:00pm EST

How: FSN (Jeff Levering & Dickey Simpkins)/Fox Sports GO (Where Available)/WEEI 103.7 FM and Friars.com (John Rooke and Joe Hassett)/FriarTV

Game Notes

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Television Listings for Providence at Marquette 1/28/17

This 2:00pm tip on Saturday at the Bradley Center is Providence’s fourth of five games that will be on FSN this season. Every other game is on either FOX, FS1, FS2, ESPNU or CBS Sports Network and should be easy for Friar fans to track down on their TV dials.

These are the networks that will be airing the game. Check your local listings to confirm. You can click on any network name with a link for a channel finder based on your zip code and TV provider:

The game only appears available via the Fox Sports GO app if you have access to one of the above regional networks via your TV provider. You can also check in with FriarTV as he usually always has at least the Rooke/Hassett audio and most of the time has at least one option for the video feed.

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Opening Line: Providence +9 at Marquette 1/28/17

Providence is 13-9 on the court this season and the Friars are 12-10 ATS. Marquette is 14-6 on the court and 11-9 ATS. Kenpom has this game as Marquette winning, 81-72, and he gives Providence a 20% chance of winning.

The oddsmakers have weighed in on this matchup that tips at 2:00pm on Saturday:

Opening Line

Providence +9

Opening O/U

151.5

Opening Moneyline

Prov +330/Marq -400

Stay tuned for updates as the line moves.

Trends

  • Providence is 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games
  • Providence is 7-3 ATS as underdogs this season
  • Over is 2-7  when Providence is an underdog this season
  • Marquette is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games
  • Marquette is 4-3 ATS as favorites this season
  • Over is 7-8 in Marquette home games this season

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Providence Recruiting Update: National Prep School Invitational to Draw Friar Staff

Providence is in the midst of a tough stretch on the court after falling at the hands of St. John’s at home on Wednesday night to fall to 3-6 in Big East play. A stark contrast in guard talent was on display with the Red Storm getting 48 of their 91 points from their starting backcourt of freshmen Marcus LoVett and Shamorie Ponds. Providence coveted Ponds in the 2016 class and the decision ultimately came down to the Friars or Red Storm. Ed Cooley and his staff have certainly shown an eye for identifying talent and the next few days provide yet another opportunity in Providence’s backyard to catch some top prep talent at the National Prep School Invitational being played Thursday through Sunday at Rhode Island College. Here are some of Providence’s targets that will be in action at RIC over the next few days:

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WATCH: Postgame Press Conference vs St. John’s 1/25/17

Here’s the postgame press conference with Ed Cooley following the Friars’ 91-86 loss to St. John’s:

(Video courtesy of Brendan McGair)

Here are some of Cooley’s thoughts:

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Friars Lose: St. John’s 91, Providence 86

1H 2H Final Score
St. John’s 46  45 91
Providence 37  49 86

Stat Leaders

Points Rebounds Assists
St. John’s  LoVett: 26  Ellison: 6 Ponds: 3
Providence  Bullock: 20  Bullock: 8 Cartwright: 5

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