The Albany Great Danes (3-8) will travel to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center to meet the Providence Friars (8-3). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Albany Great Danes at Providence Friars Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Friars defeated the Siena Saints, 77-67, while the Great Danes fell to the Iona Gaels, 72-68.
The Friars had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.0 vs. 31.0) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.670 vs. 0.569). Albany, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 27.8). Providence received a boost from Alpha Diallo, who recorded 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Devonte Campbell, meanwhile played well for Albany, contributing 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Diallo has been on fire recently for Providence, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Providence in this matchup. The Friars rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.6 percent), while Albany ranks 253rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent).
Albany Great Danes vs. Providence Friars ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Providence, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Providence ranks 63rd in assists per game (15.1) while Albany ranks 213th in assists allowed per game (16.1).
- The Friars average 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 105th in the nation. The Great Danes rank 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- The Great Danes rank 86th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while the Friars rank 228th (19.2).
- Providence ranks 35th in blocks per game (4.5) while Albany ranks 174th (1.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Friars\u2019 average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 5.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
