The Providence Friars (2-0) host the Stonehill Skyhawks (1-2) in a non-conference battle early on Tuesday evening. Both teams picked up victories in their last outings. After starting 0-2, Stonehill beat Army 82-77. On the flip side, Providence knocked off Northeastern 89-65 on Saturday. This will be the second time in history that these schools face off. In 2009, Providence defeated Stonehill 91-55.
Tip-off from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I., is set for 5 p.m. ET. The latest Stonehill vs. Providence odds from Caesars Sportsbook list the Friars as 23-point favorites, while the over/under for total points scored is 146. Before making any Providence vs. Stonehill picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past six years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of more than $1,200 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread.
Now, the model has set its sights on Providence vs. Stonehill and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Stonehill vs. Providence:
- Providence vs. Stonehill spread: Friars -23
- Providence vs. Stonehill over/under: 146 points
- Providence vs. Stonehill money line: Friars -10000, Skyhawks +2000
- STONE: 2-1 against the spread in its first season in Division 1
- PROV: Friars are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall
- Providence vs. Stonehill picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Providence can cover
Senior forward Clifton Moore has a good frame and is fluid in the open floor. Moore can glide to the rim with a nice rotation on his jumper. The Pennsylvania native owns the agility to quickly change directions and recover on defense. He is averaging 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and shoots 69% from the field. On Nov. 12, he amassed 15 points and five boards.
Senior forward Ed Croswell is another athletic presence on the wing. Croswell can put his head down and attack the lane with force. He can finish through contact while also playing solid defense on the other end. The Pennsylvania native is putting up 10.5 points, seven rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. In the season opener, he racked up 13 points with 10 rebounds.
Why Stonehill can cover
Senior forward Andrew Sims is the go-to scoring option for this group. Sims can space out the floor due to his athleticism and a smooth jumper. The New Jersey native puts the ball on the deck and attacks the lane. He's putting up a team-best 19 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 65% from the field. In his last outing, Sims recorded 21 points, eight rebounds and two blocks.
Senior guard Isaiah Burnett is a playmaker in the backcourt. Burnett makes his mark on defense with his intensity and aggression. The Maryland native is very instinctive and can get into passing lanes with ease. Burnett can then get into the paint and finish through contact. He's currently putting up 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game.
How to make Stonehill vs. Providence picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 156 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in more than 50% of simulations. You can see the picks here.
So who wins Providence vs. Stonehill? And which side of the spread hits in more than 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.
