Who's Playing

Northwestern @ Providence

Current Records: Northwestern 5-0; Providence 5-0

What to Know

The Northwestern Wildcats will square off against the Providence Friars at 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday at Prudential Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Northwestern simply couldn't be stopped last Thursday, as they easily beat the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at home 82-46. Northwestern can attribute much of their success to forward Pete Nance, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Providence didn't have too much trouble with the New Hamp. Wildcats at home last week as they won 69-58. Providence's guard Aljami Durham was one of the most active players for the team, picking up 19 points.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Northwestern is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (3-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The wins brought both teams up to an identical 5-0. Two stats to keep an eye on: Northwestern ranks 73rd in college basketball when it comes to turnovers per game, with only nine on average. Less enviably, the Friars are 21st worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 10.8 on average.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Prudential Center -- Newark, New Jersey
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Wildcats are a slight 1-point favorite against the Friars, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wildcats as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

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

  • Nov 13, 2019 - Northwestern 72 vs. Providence 63

Injury Report for Providence

  • Rafael Castro: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Northwestern

  • Chase Audige: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)