Green Bay Phoenix vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Looking to win big? The Phoenix and Friars face off at 5:00 ET on FS2. The Friars are hosting the game at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Providence as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.

GREEN BAY PHOENIX VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +16.5

This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PHOENIX:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Friars.
• Even though we have Providence winning straight-up, we like Green Bay at +16.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Are the Phoenix Ready for a Win at Providence?

Green Bay picked up an 87-73 road win over Western Illinois on Wednesday, November 13th. The Phoenix entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.

Green Bay dominated the first half, building a 47-26 lead. While they allowed 47 points in the second half, they still managed to score 40 points of their own to secure the win.

Green Bay’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a 50% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.3%, thanks in part to hitting 13 threes at a 40.6% clip and shooting 60% on two-pointers. They also connected on 92.3% of their free throws, going 12-for-13 from the line.

Anthony Roy led the way with 35 points, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 8-of-12 threes. Ryan Myers added 26 points, making 5-of-6 from deep and shooting 64.3% overall. Despite their offensive success, the Phoenix only recorded 7 assists as a team.

Green Bay’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. They held them to 39% on two-point attempts, as the other team made 18 of 46 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Green Bay allowed 10 made threes on 19 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they hit 7 for 38%. Green Bay gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Are Providence Ready for a Home Win?

Providence Friars Recent Game/Games

Providence picked up a 60-51 win over Hampton on Tuesday, November 12th, but they didn’t cover the -23.5 spread. The Friars were expected to win big, but the game was closer than anticipated.

After trailing 30-22 at halftime, Providence turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Hampton 38-21. The game’s total points of 111 fell well below the O/U line of 138.5.

In their last game, the Friars managed 60 points, shooting 43.5% from the field. They hit 34.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 29 attempts, while their two-point shooting was more efficient at 58.8%.

Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they hit just 50% from the line. Jayden Pierre contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Noah Farrakhan led the team with 16 points despite shooting just 5 of 17 overall.

Providence’s defense held their opponent to just 51 points, even though they allowed a 43% shooting performance from the field. The Friars gave up 10 two-point baskets on 17 attempts, with the opponent shooting 58% from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Providence’s defense allowed 10 made threes on 29 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 10, shooting 50%. Providence gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.