The Texas Longhorns (9-1) and the Providence Friars (6-6) face off at Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The Longhorns will try to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Texas Longhorns at Providence Friars Betting Odds
In their last game, the Friars lost big to the Florida Gators, 83-51, while the Longhorns beat the Central Michigan Chippewas, 87-76.
Texas dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (above their season average of 30.5) and a free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.133). For those same stats, Central Michigan recorded marks of 13.5 and 0.220, respectively. Providence, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.5 (above their season average of 33.0). Alpha Diallo fueled Providence with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Courtney Ramey led the way for Texas, putting up 20 points and six assists.
The Friars won the only contest between these two teams last year, 71-65. Providence’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Texas. The Friars had a rate of 0.500 while the Longhorns posted a mark of 0.426. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offense of Providence (218th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 101.1) will face off against the top-notch defense of Texas (53rd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 90.0). The Longhorns figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Longhorns rank 264th in turnover percentage (20.7 percent), while the Friars rank 24th in opponents’ turnover percentage (25.1 percent).
Texas Longhorns vs. Providence Friars ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas, ATS Winner – Texas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Providence ranks 184th (36.8).
- The Longhorns rank 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while the Friars rank 122nd (22.5).
- Texas ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Providence ranks 114th (3.8).
- The Longhorns rank 18th in assists allowed per game (9.4) while the Friars rank 140th (13.4).
- Providence ranks 14th in steals per game (9.8) while Texas ranks 104th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Longhorns’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 8.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Friars have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
