Who's Playing

Central Connecticut State @ Providence

Current Records: Central Connecticut State 2-7; Providence 9-1

What to Know

The Providence Friars have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at 2 p.m. ET Dec. 11 at Dunkin' Donuts Center. Providence is out to keep their seven-game home win streak alive.

The Friars netted a 68-58 victory over the Vermont Catamounts on Tuesday. Providence relied on the efforts of center Nate Watson, who had 24 points, and guard A.J. Reeves, who shot 6-for-10 from beyond the arc and finished with 24 points. Reeves' performance made up for a slower contest against the Rhode Island Rams on Saturday. Reeves' points were the most he has had all season.

Meanwhile, the oddsmakers predicted a rough game for Central Connecticut State on Saturday, and boy were they were right. They ended up on the wrong side of a painful 67-45 walloping at the New Hamp. Wildcats' hands.

Providence is the favorite in this one, with an expected 27-point margin of victory. They are currently four-for-four against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Providence's win lifted them to 9-1 while Central Connecticut State's loss dropped them down to 2-7. We'll see if Providence can repeat their recent success or if the Blue Devils bounce back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Dunkin' Donuts Center -- Providence, Rhode Island
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Friars are a big 27-point favorite against the Blue Devils, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 27-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Providence won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Dec 16, 2018 - Providence 87 vs. Central Connecticut State 63

Injury Report for Providence

  • Jared Bynum: Game-Time Decision (Foot)
  • Rafael Castro: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Central Connecticut State

No Injury Information