Milwaukee Panthers vs Providence Friars Prediction, 11/11/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Milwaukee Panthers vs Providence Friars

Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023

Location: Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI

TV: ESPN+

The Providence Friars (1-0) will take on the Milwaukee Panthers (1-0) at Amica Mutual Pavilion on Saturday.

The Milwaukee Panthers stepped onto the hardwood against Wisconsin-Stout and took home the win by a score of 91-73 in their last game. Milwaukee ended the game having earned a 43.8% field goal percentage (32 of 73) and made 11 of their 35 3-point shots. From the free throw line, the Panthers made 16 of their 30 shots for a percentage of 53.3%. In regard to getting rebounds, they compiled 48 with 21 of them being on the offensive end. They also dished out 19 dimes for the game in addition to forcing the other team into 12 turnovers and getting 9 steals. When it comes to defense, Milwaukee allowed the other team to shoot 42.6% from the field on 26 of 61 shooting. Wisconsin-Stout dished out 18 dimes and had 7 steals for this contest. Additionally, Wisconsin-Stout snagged 29 boards (5 offensive, 24 defensive), but wrapped up the game with no rejections. Wisconsin-Stout finished the game shooting 59.1% when shooting free throws by burying 13 of 22 shots. They made 8 of 20 shots from three-point range. Regarding fouls, the Panthers walked away with 18 while Wisconsin-Stout racked up 22 fouls.

Angelo Stuart is one player who was a major factor for the matchup. He finished the game at 63.6% from the field and also totaled 1 assist. He played 20 mins and also snagged 1 rebound. He ended up scoring 18 points on 7 out of 11 shooting.

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Milwaukee will enter this contest with a record of 1-0 on the season. They lose possession by turning the ball over 11.0 times per game and as a squad are committing 18.0 fouls per contest. As a team, Milwaukee is pulling down 53.0 boards per game and has accumulated 19 assists this year, which is 88th in D-1 in terms of passing the rock. The Panthers are hitting 31.4% on 3-pointers (11 of 35) and 53.3% from the charity stripe. They currently have an average of 91.0 points per outing (80th in D-1) on 43.8% from the field.

On defense, the Panthers are forcing 12.0 turnovers per game and they draw 22.0 fouls. They give up 40.0% on 3-pointers while they are 247th in Division 1 in opponents points per game (73.0). The Panthers defense is allowing a shooting percentage of 42.6% (26 of 61) and they relinquish 32.0 boards per contest as a basketball team. They are ranked 306th in the nation in giving up assists to the opposition with 18 surrendered for the campaign.

The last time they took the court, the Providence Friars walked away with a victory by a final of 78-59 against Columbia. The Friars corralled 31 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds totaling 38 in the game. They also turned the ball over 18 times, while getting 11 steals in the matchup. Columbia had 20 fouls for this game which got the Friars to the free throw line for a total of 19 attempts. They were able to knock down 14 of the free throws for a clip of 73.7%. Pertaining to 3-point shots, Providence made 6 of their 23 tries (26.1%). At the conclusion of this game, the Friars went 29 for 59 from the field which gave them a rate of 49.2%. The Friars permitted Columbia to knock down 21 of 71 attempts from the field which had them at 29.6% in this matchup. They shot 23.1% from behind the 3-point line by connecting on 6 out of 26 and ended up going 11 of 13 from the free throw line (84.6%). In regard to cleaning the glass, Providence permitted Columbia to pull down 33 overall (12 offensive).

Bryce Hopkins was important for the Friars in the matchup. He knocked down 4 out of 13 in this matchup giving him a field goal percentage of 30.8%, and totaled 10 rebounds. He racked up 14 points in his 30 mins of playing time and earned 1 assist in the matchup.

Providence has a record of 1-0 for the year. The Friars commit 14.0 personal fouls every game and they go 73.7% from the free throw line. They are getting an assist 14.0 times per game (170th in college basketball) and they turn it over 18.0 times per contest. Providence has accumulated 78 points for the campaign and they pull in 41.0 boards per contest. As an offensive team, the Friars are shooting 49.2% from the field, which is ranked 115th in the nation.

The Friars on the defensive side of the court are 113th in college basketball in points allowed per contest with 59.0. They are able to force 15.0 turnovers per game and have let teams shoot 29.6% from the floor (44th in the country). The Providence defense surrenders 23.1% on shots from beyond the arc (6 of 26) and opponents are making 84.6% of their free throw attempts. They have allowed 10.0 dimes and 38.0 rebounds per contest, which is 146th and 244th in those defensive categories.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Providence

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