Davidson vs Providence Prediction 11-28-24 College Basketball Picks
Providence (5-1) vs. Davidson (3-1)
November 28, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Davidson ; Over/Under: -
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In this article, we will formulate a Davidson vs Providence Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, November 28th, at the Imperial Arena. Get my free pick between the Providence Friars and Davidson Wildcats.
Providence Fell Just Short
Providence was up by two at halftime on Wednesday against the Oklahoma Sooners, but in the second half the defense gave up 47 points and that led to the defeat. They allowed Oklahoma to shoot 51 percent from the field while Providence shot 42.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Two games ago against Delaware State, they scored 78 points while the defense gave up only 48 points on the way to the victory. Providence, on the season, is averaging 71.5 points, while their defense is giving up 57.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 268th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. In this game, if they want to find success, they are going to need the Providence offense to get out to a fast start to really put the pressure on. Providence will take on BYU after this one.
Davidson Defense Let Them Down
Davidson’s defense really let them down. Davison faced off against Arizona on Wednesday and they scored 71 points, but the defense gave up 104 points and that led to the defeat. Davidson allowed Arizona to shoot 56.5 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three-point line. Connor Kochera had a strong game putting up 20 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Bobby Durkin also had a strong game putting up 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Davidson shot 83.8 percent from the field and 74.4 percent from behind the three-point line. Forward Reed Bailey is averaging 19 points while shooting 60.5 percent from the field.
Davidson vs Providence Prediction
Davidson’s defense is clearly an issue and they are going to really struggle to get the defense going here. They allowed Arizona to shoot 56.5 percent from the field and they are going to allow Providence to hit whatever shots they want. This game is going to get out of control early, and it’s going to be Providence who is going to get the job done. Back Providence against the spread here.
