Hampton Pirates vs Providence Friars Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Hampton vs Providence NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Providence.

Hampton vs Providence Prediction

The Pirates and Friars are set to face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Friars will host the game at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Providence as the -22 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.

Hampton vs. Providence Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Hampton Pirates at Providence Friars
Where: Providence at Amica Mutual Pavilion
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds PROV -22, HAMP +2066 | PROV -9666 O/U 141.5

Pirates Preview: Will Hampton Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games

Hampton’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-54 to George Washington on Friday. The Pirates entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 32-24 at halftime, Hampton’s defense struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 50 points while scoring 30. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

Hampton's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 54 points while shooting 28.8% from the field. They connected on only 4 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 21.1% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 31.8%.

Despite their shooting woes, the Pirates grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. George Beale Jr. led the way with 19 points, hitting 2 of 4 threes, while Trey Autry added 14 points, also shooting 2 of 4 from beyond the arc.

Pirates Team Defense

Despite giving up 82 points, Hampton's defense did manage to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate. However, the Pirates struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 24 of 40 shots.

Hampton also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 of those opportunities, a 76% clip. On the boards, the Pirates gave up 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to the 82 points allowed.

Friars Preview: Is It the Friars Game to Lose at Home?

Providence Friars Recent Game/Games

Providence opened their season with a 76-49 win over Stonehill on Saturday, November 9th. Playing at home, the Friars were -24.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Providence led 44-25 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Stonehill 32-24. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the O/U line of 139.

Friars Offense Breakdown

Providence put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 64.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.6% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-26 from three.

The Friars struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 61.9% on 13-of-21 attempts. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists, with Jabri Abdur-Rahim leading the way with 16 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 3-of-5 from three-point range.

Friars Team Defense

Providence's defense gave up 49 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field, including 64% on two-point attempts (18/28). From beyond the arc, they held the opponent to 34% shooting, with 9 made threes on 26 attempts.

The Friars sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 shots for 61%. Providence also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Pirates vs Friars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Pirates have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 59 points per game in this stretch.
Providence has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 73 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Pirates have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
In their last three contests as the favorite, Providence has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.