Like the slightly better defense with Blue Demons. Plus, they are road tested against better teams than Providence, including Cal, a much-improved Northwestern team, and UCLA. Granted, they didn't cover any of those games, but were very close on most of those and have generally been very competitive, and I think they might smell an opportunity here. 5 of 6 losses to Top 50.
Friars typically not the best favorite, 1-2 ATS this yr. laying 10 or more. Only significant wins are Charlotte and St. John's. Boston College loss was a blowout, not indicative of the final score.
But I have been cold going into today......