Who’s Playing
Providence @ Wisconsin
Current Records: Providence 2-0; Wisconsin 2-0
What to Know
After a two-game homestand, the Providence Friars will be on the road. They will take on the Wisconsin Badgers at 9 p.m. ET on Monday at Kohl Center. These two teams are strolling into their game after big wins in their previous games.
The Friars made easy work of the Sacred Heart Pioneers last week and carried off a 92-64 win. Providence got double-digit scores from four players: guard Alyn Breed (15), center Nate Watson (14), guard Aljami Durham (12), and forward Noah Horchler (11).
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Wisconsin at home against the Green Bay Phoenix this past Friday as the squad secured a 72-34 victory. The margin was wide but not a surprise since the spread was 21.5 points in Wisconsin’s favor. Their forward Steven Crowl looked sharp as he had 18 points in addition to seven rebounds.
Their wins lifted both teams to an identical 2-0. Both Providence and Wisconsin have easy wins in recent memory. We’ll see which one’s ego takes a hit when they face off.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Kohl Center — Madison, Wisconsin
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Badgers are a solid 5.5-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 Badgers as a 6.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -101
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
Injury Report for Wisconsin
- Jahcobi Neath: Game-Time Decision (Lower Body)
- Matthew Mors: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
- Chris Hodges: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
Injury Report for Providence
- Rafael Castro: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
