The Kansas State Wildcats and Providence Friars face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at Baha Mar Convention Center. 

Kansas State’s Offense Continues to Impress

Kansas State comes into this game with a 2-1 record overall and they have been really impressive with the offense the last couple of games. In the last game against South Dakota State, Kansas State scored 91 points and ended up winning with ease. Cam Carter had a strong game putting up 25 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Kansas State on the season is averaging 81 points while their defense is giving up 75 points per game. In this game, it’s going to come down to the defense stepping up and making life tough on the Wildcats. 

Providence Looks to Continue Perfect Start

Providence sits with a 3-0 record and in the last game the defense was dominant. Providence faced off against Wisconsin and the defense gave up only 59 points on the way to the 13 point victory. Devin Carter had a strong game putting up 21 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. On the season Providence is averaging 76.3 points while their defense is giving up 62.3 points per game. The defense is ranked 71st and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way. 

Shane’s Free Pick

The defense really stepped up in the last game against Wisconsin for Providence and they are going to step up again in this game. Kansas State’s offense has been good overall, but they are going to struggle here, and that is going to be the difference here as Providence is going to get the job done. Back Providence to cover the spread here.