2/25 NCAA: Providence at Pittsburgh

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The Panthers want to avoid a repeat of last game's result - an 84-82 loss to Golden Eagles - when they host the Friars Saturday.

Providence brings a 12-12 overall mark (5-8 in the conference) into this game versus a Pittsburgh team carrying a 20-4 record.

Oddsmakers like the Panthers in this one, opening the line at 13 in favor of Pittsburgh. They are 20-4 this season, while the Friars are 12-12.

Last time out, the Friars defeated the Bulls 77-56 as 9 point favorites.

Pittsburgh, on the other hand, are home to shake off a loss last time out against Marquette. They were 2.5 point favorites and ended up on the wrong end of an 84-82 score.

Some trends to consider:
Providence is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games
Providence is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 away games
Providence is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 away games against Pittsburgh
Providence is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 6-1-0 OU in its last 7 at home
Pittsburgh is 6-2-0 OU in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 home games

Next up:
Providence home to Notre Dame, Wednesday, March 1
Pittsburgh at West Virginia, Monday, February 27