Providence vs. Notre Dame Free Pick
SOUTH BEND, IN (The Spread) – With a win tonight versus Providence at 7:00PM ET, No. 19 Notre Dame will lock up one of the four double byes in next week’s Big East Tournament.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Notre Dame as an 11-point favorite over Providence for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 130 points. The Friars enter play with a 15-15 overall record and are 4-7 on the road this year, while the Fighting Irish are 20-10 overall and 15-1 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Fighting Irish opened as 12-point favorites but the spread has been bet down to 11 or even 10.5 at some sports books. The total, meanwhile, is up to 130 after opening at 128.5.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 63% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Fighting Irish. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NCAA FREE PICK: Take Notre Dame. According to latest college basketball trends, the Fighting Irish are 4-1 against the spread in their last five home games, 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Big East games. The Friars, meanwhile, are 3-9 against the number in their last 12 road games versus a team with a winning home record and 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games versus a team with a home win percentage of .600 or greater.
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