Prominent programs face off when the No. 6 seed Kentucky Wildcats meet the No. 11 seed Providence Friars in a 2023 NCAA Tournament matchup at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday. Kentucky is favored by 4 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 143.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page).

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The model knows Providence is very efficient on offense. The Friars are in the top 20 of the country in adjusted offensive efficiency, and Providence secures nearly 36% of available offensive rebounds. Providence also produces 22.1 free throw attempts per game and commits a turnover on fewer than 17% of offensive possessions. The model also knows Kentucky has strong defensive metrics in key categories. The Wildcats led the SEC with a 75.5% defensive rebound rate this season, and John Calipari's team has tremendous numbers in opponent shooting. Kentucky allows only 48.3% from 2-point range and 33.1% from 3-point range this season.

Now, it has set its sights on Providence vs. Kentucky. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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