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The No. 11 Providence Friars (21-11) are 3.5-point underdogs to move on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they play the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (21-11) on Friday. Here are some insights into this 6-11 matchup in the East Region bracket that begins at 7:10 PM, live on CBS.
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How do I watch Wildcats vs. Friars?
- Game Day: Friday, March 17, 2023
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
- Arena: Greensboro Coliseum
Betting Lines for Wildcats vs. Friars
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | -3.5 | 145 |
Kentucky Betting Stats & Information
- Kentucky has compiled a 14-8 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 63.6% of those games).
- The Wildcats have gone 13-6 in games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -166 or shorter (68.4% win percentage).
- The Wildcats are 15-17-0 against the spread this season.
- The Friars are 3-4 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season.
- The average point total for Kentucky’s games this year is 1.9 fewer points than the total of 145 in this matchup.
Providence Betting Stats & Info
- This season, Providence has won five out of the 13 games, or 38.5%, in which it has been the underdog.
- The Friars are 1-6 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +142 or more on the moneyline.
- The Friars are 18-14-0 ATS this year.
- The Friars have a 3-4 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 3.5 points or more.
- The average point total for Providence this season is 4.4 points higher than this game’s over/under.
Kentucky vs. Providence Season Stat Comparison
| Kentucky Rank | Kentucky AVG | Providence AVG | Providence Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98th | 75.1 | Points Scored | 78.1 | 36th |
| 119th | 68 | Points Allowed | 71.3 | 217th |
| 9th | 36.2 | Rebounds | 35.1 | 28th |
| 3rd | 11.8 | Off. Rebounds | 10.5 | 29th |
| 287th | 6.4 | 3pt Made | 6.7 | 260th |
| 39th | 15.3 | Assists | 14.7 | 67th |
| 71st | 10.8 | Turnovers | 11 | 94th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Kentucky Wildcats Leaders
- Oscar Tshiebwe leads the Wildcats in scoring and rebounding, tallying 16.5 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.
- Cason Wallace leads Kentucky in assists, averaging 4.2 per game while also scoring 11.6 points per contest.
- Antonio Reeves leads the Wildcats in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.3 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Providence Friars Leaders
- Bryce Hopkins sits atop the Friars leaderboards for scoring and rebounding with 16.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.
- Jared Bynum notches more assists than any other Providence teammate with 4.3 per game. He also averages 10 points and grabs 2.5 rebounds per game.
- Noah Locke is the most prolific from the three-point line for the Friars, hitting 2.2 threes per game.
