Stonehill Skyhawks vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Skyhawks versus the Friars? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS2. The game will be played 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 SKYHAWKS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Providence Friars -24

This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.

WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 93-57 in favor of the Friars.
• Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -24.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.

Will the Stonehill Defense Show Up on the Road?

Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

Stonehill faced a tough challenge in their season opener against Notre Dame on Wednesday, November 6th. The Skyhawks, who were +27 point underdogs, lost 89-60 on the road. The total points for the game reached 149, going over the pre-game line of 141.5.

Stonehill trailed 46-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 43. They’ll look to regroup after failing to cover the spread in this one.

Stonehill struggled offensively, shooting just 30.4% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 39.3%. They hit only 24% of their two-point attempts (6/25), but connected on 35.5% from beyond the arc (11/31). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 83.3% of their attempts (15/18).

Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry each scored 18 points, with Shrewsberry hitting 4 of 5 threes. Todd Brogna was perfect from deep, going 2/2, and finished with 16 points. Stonehill recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.

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, their opponents shot 47%, hitting 11 of 23 three-pointers. Stonehill also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws (72%).

Do the Friars Stand a Chance at Home?

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, and the game’s total points of 114 fell short of the O/U line of 135.5.

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

Providence struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 32 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, and they managed to score only 59 points.

Bensley Joseph and Jordan Jones each contributed 21 points, with Joseph hitting 5 of 10 threes. The Friars grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists, while shooting 73.3% from the free-throw line.

Providence’s defense was strong, 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’s defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 32 attempts, a 25% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws.