Providence locked up their two commitments in the Class of 2017 earlier this month when both Dajour Dickens and Nate Watson signed their national letters of intent. As I’ve discussed, getting commitments on board in the current senior class by mid-September has allowed the Providence coaching staff to shift their recruiting focus towards the Classes of 2018 and 2019.
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Where: Dunkin’ Donuts Center – Providence, RI
When: 6:30pm EST
How: FS1 (Alex Faust & Tarik Turner)/WEEI 103.7 FM and Friars.com (John Rooke and Joe Hassett)/FriarTV
Continue reading Game Notes & Preview: Providence (2-1, 0-0) vs St. Francis (NY) (0-2, 0-0) 11/21/16
Providence is 2-1 on the court this season but the Friars are 2-1 ATS after not covering the 25.5 — at most books, though they opened at 27 — points afforded to them by Vegas. Similar to Grambling St, St. Francis (NY) hasn’t been lined yet this season in any of their 3 games. Kenpom has this game as Providence winning, 78-57, and he gives St. Francis (NY) a 3% chance of winning.
The oddsmakers have weighed in on this matchup that tips at 6:30pm on Monday night:
Opening Line |
Providence -21 |
Opening O/U |
135.5 |
Opening Moneyline |
Prov -20600/SF +3600 |
Stay tuned for updates as the line moves.
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| Final Score | |
| Grambling St | 54 |
| Providence | 71 |
| Leading Scorer | Leading Rebounder | |
| Grambling St | Ugba: 14 | Ugba: 8 |
| Providence | Bullock: 18 | Bullock: 6 |
Continue reading Friars Win: Grambling St 54, Providence 71
Where: Dunkin’ Donuts Center – Providence, RI
When: 12:00pm EST
How: FS2 (Brian Custer & Tarik Turner)/WEEI 103.7 FM and Friars.com (John Rooke and Joe Hassett)/FriarTV
Continue reading Game Notes & Preview: Providence (1-1, 0-0) vs Grambling St (1-1, 0-0) 11/19/16
Providence is 1-1 on the court this season but the Friars are 2-0 ATS after covering on the winning side against Vermont and on the losing side at Ohio State. Grambling St hasn’t been lined yet this season in either of their first two games against East Carolina and North Carolina A&T. They lost to East Carolina, 72-57, and then beat North Carolina A&T, 59-55. Kenpom has this game as Providence winning, 78-54, and he gives Grambling St a 1% chance of winning.
The oddsmakers have weighed in on this matchup:
Opening Line |
Providence -27 |
Opening O/U |
135.5 |
Opening Moneyline |
TBA |
Stay tuned for updates as the line moves.
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This Thoughts from the Road is the first Couch Edition of the season. While nothing replaces being at a game in person, watching on TV definitely gives a different perspective, some good and some bad (looking at you, Seth Davis).
Continue reading Thoughts from the Road: Friars Drop First Road Game at Ohio State
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