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Mon 2 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM ET
Maine Black Bears
6-11 · 3-6 awayWWLLL
VS
Providence Friars
8-12 · 4-5 at homeWLLWL
Our model's predicted score: Providence Friars 79.4 – Maine Black Bears 66.8

Maine Black Bears vs Providence Friars Prediction & Picks · Mon 2 Nov

Our model backs Maine Black Bears 29.5 in Maine Black Bears vs Providence Friars, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $191.

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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Maine Black Bears
with a 29.5-point head start
Maine Black Bears 29.5 Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$19.09Best price-110
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win56.3%
The price says50.0%

For Maine Black Bears vs Providence Friars (NCAAB), this is the model’s pick — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $191 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Mon 2 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM ET.

Providence Friars are the model's favourite to beat Maine Black Bears, with a 81% chance to win. Predicted score: Providence Friars 79.4 – Maine Black Bears 66.8. Kick-off Mon 2 Nov, 7:00 PM ET. Best bet: Maine Black Bears 29.5 at -110.
How they've been scoring this season
Maine Black BearsProvidence Friars
Won-lost6-118-12
Points scored per game63.582.4
Points allowed per game66.884.2
On the road / at home3-6 away4-5 at home
Last 5 gamesWWLLLWLLWL
Their games average 148.5 total points this season.
From the 17 Maine Black Bears and 20 Providence Friars games on our books this season.
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Written 2 Nov

Providence Friars vs Maine Black Bears Prediction & Picks

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, Providence Friars play Maine Black Bears in college basketball. Our model likes one bet here. The one it likes most is Maine Black Bears +29.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Maine Black Bears +29.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, Providence Friars host Maine Black Bears in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is Maine Black Bears 29.5 Point Spread. On this line Maine Black Bears start with 29.5 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Providence Friars v Maine Black Bears. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Maine Black Bears @ Providence Friars — what the model found

Our model graded 1 betting market for Maine Black Bears at Providence Friars — 1 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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Maine Black Bears @ Providence Friars — model preview

Providence Friars v Maine Black Bears, 3 November 2026. Top of the list: Maine Black Bears +29.5 on the Line. Our model likes one bet in this game.

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, Providence Friars play Maine Black Bears in college basketball. Our model likes one bet here. The one it likes most is Maine Black Bears +29.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Maine Black Bears +29.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, Providence Friars host Maine Black Bears in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is Maine Black Bears 29.5 Point Spread. On this line Maine Black Bears start with 29.5 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. That price was showing at William Hill. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Providence Friars v Maine Black Bears. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Maine Black Bears vs Providence Friars in the NCAAB. You may also see this matchup written as Bears vs Friars, or as Friars vs Bears. The next scheduled game is Monday 2 November 2026. The model has generated 1 game pick for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAB betting strategy for this matchup.

Maine Black Bears vs Providence Friars: game facts

When it starts and how they have been going

Maine Black Bears play Providence Friars on Monday 2 November 2026. It starts at 7:00 PM ET. It is a college basketball game.

Maine Black Bears: last 5 results

  1. 7 Mar 2026Lostat NJIT Highlanders 58-60
  2. 3 Mar 2026Lostvs UMass Lowell River Hawks 56-67
  3. 28 Feb 2026Lostat Binghamton Bearcats 67-74
  4. 26 Feb 2026Wonat UAlbany Great Danes 70-59
  5. 21 Feb 2026Wonat New Hampshire Wildcats 61-58

Providence Friars: last 5 results

  1. 12 Mar 2026Lostat St. John's Red Storm 72-85
  2. 11 Mar 2026Wonat Butler Bulldogs 91-81
  3. 7 Mar 2026Lostat Georgetown Hoyas 79-80
  4. 4 Mar 2026Lostvs Marquette Golden Eagles 56-78
  5. 28 Feb 2026Wonat Creighton Bluejays 79-76

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When is Maine Black Bears vs Providence Friars? Maine Black Bears vs Providence Friars is on Monday 2 November 2026. It starts at 7:00 PM ET.

How have Maine Black Bears and Providence Friars done lately? Maine Black Bears won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold. Providence Friars won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold.

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