Providence Friars vs Stonehill Skyhawks Matchup

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

Stonehill vs Providence Prediction

Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Friars face off at 6:00 ET on FS2. The Friars are hosting the game at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Providence is favored by -24 against Stonehill in a non-conference matchup.

Stonehill vs. Providence Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stonehill Skyhawks at Providence Friars
Where: Providence at Amica Mutual Pavilion
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Betting Odds PROV -24, STNH +2750 | PROV -13500 O/U 139.5

Skyhawks Preview: Can the Skyhawks Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

Stonehill opened their season with an 89-60 loss to Notre Dame on Wednesday. The Skyhawks, who were +27 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 149 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.

Stonehill trailed 46-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

Stonehill's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 30.4% from the field and 24% on two-point attempts. They connected on 35.5% of their threes, hitting 11 of 31 from deep.

Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry each scored 18 points, with Shrewsberry hitting 4 of 5 threes. Todd Brogna was perfect from three, going 2 for 2, and added 16 points.

Skyhawks Team Defense

Stonehill's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 61 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Stonehill allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws.

Friars Preview: Can Providence Lock in a Home Win?

Providence Friars Recent Game/Games

Providence opened their season with a 59-55 win over Central Connecticut State on Monday, November 4th. The Friars were heavy favorites at -18.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 114, falling short of the 135.5 O/U line.

Providence trailed 26-24 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Blue Devils 35-29 to secure the win.

Friars Offense Breakdown

Providence struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 37.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, and they hit only 25% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-32 from beyond the arc.

Inside the arc, they shot 57.1%, connecting on 12 of 21 two-point attempts. Bensley Joseph and Jordan Jones each scored 21 points, with Joseph hitting 5-of-10 threes. The Friars also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.

Friars Team Defense

Providence's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 made field goals on 53 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Providence limited their opponent to 8 threes on 32 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 attempts.

Skyhawks vs Friars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Stonehill has a 0-5 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 65 points per game while allowing 78. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Across the Friars last ten home games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 71. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 5-5 straight-up.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Skyhawks have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Friars have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.