Providence is a strong defensive team. But Friars coach Ed Cooley wasn't happy with how his team defended in an 86-74 loss to Minnesota on Monday. Look for the Friars to play excellent defense here.

Washington showed a slower tempo in its first two games under new coach Mike Hopkins than last season under Lorenzo Romar.

This game is being played at Madison Square Garden. Providence is 21-7 to the Under in its last 28 non-conference games. Washington has gone Under 10 of the last 12 times it has played at a neutral site.