Game Notes & Preview: Providence 18-8 (8-5) at DePaul 12-14 (6-7) 2/18/15

Where: Allstate Arena – Rosemont, IL

When: 9:00 PM

How: CBS Sports Network (Brent Stover and Bob Wenzel & Rashan Ali – sideline)/WEEI 103.7 FM and Friars.com (John Rooke and Joe Hassett)/FriarTV

Game Notes

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LaDontae Henton Named to 2015 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award Watch List

LaDontae Henton has been snubbed by some awards while being recognized by others. He is being recognized by the first-ever Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year by being part of the 15 player Watch List. The award-winner is ultimately chosen by Dr. J himself along with a selection committee. The 15 member watch list is cut to a final 5 before a decision is made. The winner of the inaugural award will be presented at ESPN’s College Basketball Awards show on April 10th in Los Angeles.

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Providence RPI Update 2/18/15

Current RPI Update

  • Providence’s RPI on 2/17/15: 24
  • Providence’s RPI on 2/18/15: 24

*RPI rating courtesy of RPI Forecast

Review of Last Night’s Action

There were 2 games yesterday that could help boost the Friars’ RPI. The results were 2-0. Kentucky continued their unbeaten streak to 26 as they beat Tennessee on the road, 66-48. Notre Dame beat Wake Forest at home, 88-75, behind 24 points and 10 assists from Jerian Grant.

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Opening Line: Providence -4.5 at DePaul 2/18/15

Providence heads back on the road to complete their season series against the DePaul Blue Demons.

This game opened with the Friars as a road favorite at -4.5.

Stay tuned for updates as the line moves.

UPDATE: 2/18/15 9:15am The line has moved down to Providence -2.5. The total is 145.5.

UPDATE: 2/18/15 5:30pm The line has moved up to Providence -3 and the total is still 145.5.

Recent Trends (via Vegas Insider)

  • Providence is 12-9-2 ATS this season
  • DePaul is 15-10 ATS this season
  • Providence is 5-4 ATS on the road this season
  • DePaul is 9-6 ATS at home this season
  • Providence is 3-2 ATS in their last 5 road contests

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Providence RPI Update 2/14/15

Current RPI Update

  • Providence’s RPI on 2/13/15: 25
  • Providence’s RPI on 2/14/15: 25

*RPI rating courtesy of RPI Forecast

Review of Last Night’s Action

There were 3 games yesterday that could help boost the Friars’ RPI. The results were 2-1. Yale beat Penn, 75-48. Brown fell against Princeton, 75-64. Albany beat NJIT on the road, 65-59.

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