The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Providence and Bryant on Saturday, with the host Friars trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Bulldogs will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 2-1 ATS against the number this season, while the Friars are 3-3 ATS. Bryant is 2-1 on the totals; Providence is 3-3.



View Bryant vs Providence Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 334-rated Bryant taking on the No. 204-rated Friars in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 77-57 win for the Friars on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Providence has the nation's No. 112-rated offensive output, at 71.6 PPG. The visiting Bulldogs defense ranks No. 320 allowing on average 77.1 PPG. The Friars FG% has averaged 46% so far, more than the Bulldogs marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.7% per game.

Defensively, Bryant features the nation's No. 262-rated defense on the road, allowing 76.4 points per game. Providence, meanwhile, comes in at No. 169 nationally in scoring at home.

Bryant was a 76-59 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Yale. The Bulldogs got 15 points from Corey Maynard, but it was Yale that prevailed in a 76-59 final on Wednesday at John J. Lee Amphitheater.

Last time out for Providence, they were a 64-57 Sportsbook as they battled Boston College at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 12.5-point favorite. The Friars grabbed a 64-57 win over the Eagles on Thursday, behind a 21-point effort from LaDontae Henton at Dunkin Donuts Center.


Providence Friars Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing New Hampshire are 1-0
After playing Boston College are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few Bulldogs at Friars trends to consider:
Providence is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Providence is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
Bryant at Boston College, Sunday, December 18
Providence home to New Hampshire, Tuesday, December 20