Kentucky vs Providence Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for March 17 NCAA Tournament Game (Friars Can't Guard Wildcats)

Kentucky vs Providence Game Info

  • 2022-23 NCAA Tournament Game
  • No. 23 Kentucky (21-11) vs. Providence (21-11)
  • Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Greensboro Coliseum — Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Coverage: CBS

Friday, March 17's 2022-23 NCAA Tournament lineup showcases the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats taking on the No. 11 Providence Friars in an East Region showdown.

Kentucky's SEC Tournament run was cut short due to an 80-73 loss to Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals. On the other hand, Providence was booted from the Big East Tournament quarterfinals with a 73-66 loss against UConn. Even worse is that it was the fourth time the Friars have lost in their l ast five games.

Which of these East Region competitors has what it takes to reach the next stage of March Madness?

Kentucky vs Providence Odds & Spread

  • Moneyline: UK: (-184) | PROV: (+152)
  • Spread: UK: -3.5 (-120) | PROV: +3.5 (-102)
  • Total: 144.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

Kentucky enters this contest as a favorite on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook& #39;s odds. This 7:10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 144.5 points with both sides available at -110 odds.

Kentucky vs Providence Betting Trends

  • Kentucky has 16 wins in 32 games against the spread this season.
  • The Wildcats are 11-12 as 3.5-point favorites or more.
  • This season, 20 of Kentucky's 32 games have gone over the point total.
  • Providence's record against the spread is 19-13-0.
  • The Friars have an ATS record of 5-3 as 3.5-point underdogs or greater.
  • Out of Providence's 32 games so far this year, 18 have gone over the total.
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

  
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