I like Providence -11.5 because its pressure can turn Colorado's turnovers into points.
The Friars are averaging 12.7 steals through 3 games, 13th nationally. Miles Byrd accounts for 11 of their 38 steals.
Colorado committed 15 turnovers to San Diego's 10 on Tuesday. I want Providence attacking off those mistakes before Colorado gets its defense set.
Against Bryant, the Friars won points off turnovers 22-14 and fast-break points 17-5 in a 78-55 win. Byrd and Devin Vanterpool each had 4 steals.
I'm backing that pressure to build the double-digit margin. Providence led Bryant 38-25 at halftime, then outscored it 40-30 after the break.