The Brown Bears and Providence Friars face off on Sunday in a college basketball showdown at the Dunkin Donuts Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Brown vs Providence prediction.

Brown Looks for Fourth Win of the Season

Brown has three wins so far this season and that includes a victory in the last game. Brown went on the road against Rhode Island and were able to secure the 67-64 victory. Kino Lilly Jr had a strong game putting up 22 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Brown on the season is averaging 71.1 points while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. The offense at times has been inconsistent and they are going to need the defense to be good here. Kino Lilly Jr has been the top player for Brown averaging 19.4 points while shooting 40.2 percent from the field. 

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Providence Really Struggled in Last Game

Providence faced off against Oklahoma in the last game and they really looked bad. Providence scored 51 points while the defense gave up 72 points and that led to the 21 point defeat. Devin Carter did have a strong game putting up 17 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Overall this season Providence is averaging 74.3 points while their defense is giving up 64.6 points per game. The defense is ranked 47th, and in this game the defense is going to need to step up in a big way. Bryce Hopkins is averaging 16.2 points while shooting 42.4 percent from the field. 

Brown vs Providence Betting Prediction

Points are going to be hard to come by in this game. I expect Brown is going to want to slow down the pace because that seems to be the time they have the chance to find success. Providence on the season is giving up 64.6 points per game and they are going to step up in a big way here. Look for both teams to really struggle here, and this game is going to stay under the total.