Providence opened the 2019-20 season at home on Tuesday night with a convincing win, both ATS and on the court, against the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The Friars welcome the NJIT Highlanders to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center for a Saturday afternoon tilt. NJIT lost to Colgate in their season opener, but the Highlanders covered the +8.5 number. That game also went over the 146 total by 9 points. The second game of the season for both teams tips at 4:30pm ET on FSN.
Kenpom has this game as Providence winning, 78-63, and he gives NJIT an 8% chance of winning.
The oddsmakers have weighed in on this matchup that tips at 4:30pm on Saturday:
Opening Line |
Providence -16 |
Opening O/U |
143.5 |
Opening Moneyline |
TBD |
Stay tuned for updates as the line moves.
Betting Notes of Interest
- Providence is 58-63-1 ATS as a favorite under Ed Cooley
- The Over is 69-47-1 when Providence is a favorite under Ed Cooley
- Providence was 7-11 ATS in 2018-19 after a win
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