Colorado vs Providence Prediction 11/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Colorado vs Providence Prediction

In this Colorado vs Providence prediction, Providence is coming in as -12.5 home favorites. Both teams have identical records this season but have been struggling against the spread, as they have failed to cover in their last three and two games respectively. Providence has been undefeated at home and has been playing elite defense this season and will face a Colorado team that has lost and scored just 66 points in its only game outside their home court. Take Providence and lay the points in this one.

Providence Friars Preview

The Providence Friars have a 2-1 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-1 neutral record. They are coming off a 78-55 home win against Bryant, following a 58-67 neutral loss against Nebraska and an 83-56 home win against Maine, and will face Sacred Heart and VCU next.

Offensively, they are averaging 73 points per game, while allowing 59.3 points per game defensively. The Friars are shooting 41.7% from the field and are making 8.3 three-pointers per game with a 26.9% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 40.3% from the field and 27.4% from the 3-point range. They are making 11.3 free throws per game and shooting with a 73.9% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 37 rebounds per game and allow 30.7 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 16 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 12 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 12.7 steals per game, while committing 14 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 21 turnovers per game. They commit 20.7 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.1.

Devin Vanterpool leads Providence Friars in scoring, averaging 16 ppg on 39.3% shooting from the field, adding 5 rebounds per game. Malik Mack follows with 13 ppg on 43.8% shooting from the field, adding 3 rebounds per game. Ryan Mela follows with 11 ppg on 34.8% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 7 rebounds per game. Jacob Bannarbie follows with 9.7 ppg on 100% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 7 rebounds per game. Clyde Walters leads the team in assists with 4 per game.

Colorado Buffaloes Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes have a 2-1 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-1 neutral record. They are coming off an 83-75 home win against San Diego, following a 66-77 neutral loss against San Diego State and a 94-59 home win against Abilene Christian, and will face Portland and Stanford next.

Offensively, they are averaging 81 points per game, while allowing 70.3 points per game defensively. The Buffaloes are shooting 49.4% from the field and are making 10.7 three-pointers per game with a 42.7% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 42.7% from the field and 35.1% from the 3-point range. They are making 15.7 free throws per game and shooting with a 70.1% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 34 rebounds per game and allow 31.3 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 16.3 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 10.7 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 8 steals per game, while committing 13 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 14.3 turnovers per game. They commit 16.7 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.3.

Barrington Hargress leads Colorado Buffaloes in scoring, averaging 20 ppg on 48.7% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 4.7 assists per game. Ian Inman follows with 13.7 ppg on 48.3% shooting from the field, adding 3.3 rebounds per game. Josiah Sanders follows with 12.3 ppg on 50% shooting from the field, adding 4 rebounds per game. Jalin Holland follows with 8.7 ppg on 50% shooting from the field, adding 2.3 rebounds per game. Alex Dickeson leads the team in rebounds with 7 per game.

Colorado Buffaloes @ Providence Friars Betting Trends: November 14, 2026

Why the Providence Friars will win

• Providence has won each of its last 12 home night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Colorado has lost each of its last four road games following a home win.

Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win

• Colorado has won five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Providence has lost five of its last six night games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Thirty-three of Providence’s last 40 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Each of Colorado’s last three road games have produced a total of 164+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Providence ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (18.7).
• Providence ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (12.7).

Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Providence -12.5