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Iowa, a No. 5 seed, would have been the -5 to -5.5 favorite versus Providence despite the Friars being the higher No. 4 seed. Instead it will be Richmond, likely the +4 dog facing the Friars after their upset against the Hawkeyes. Jazz Sports offers a generous refund on your first bet (up to $1000). 18 and up welcome.
This represented the first outright Big East title for Providence, a team that went 25-5.
Center Nate Watson is averaging 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
Creighton destroyed the Friars in the Big East Tournament semifinals.
On neutral courts since 2016, the Friars are 9-18 Straight Up (33.3%).
In non-conference games, Providence went 10-1 Straight Up this season and 5-1 SU as an away dog.
Iowa had gone 10-1 Straight Up in non-conference games this season before the upset by Richmond. They were 22-5 as a favorite.
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
