Providence -11 against Colorado, and the market's split is real.

Providence hosts Colorado on Saturday with a number that demands attention. The Friars are -11 at Everygame and -674 on the moneyline, and the market gives Providence an 84% chance to win with the margin removed. That's a heavy price for a 2-1 team, and bettors on both sides have a case.

Providence's argument starts with defense. The Friars allow 59.3 points per game and hold opponents to 41.7% shooting from the field. They've won their last game and sit at 2-1, and their home crowd gets its first look at this group. The spread has climbed from -9 to -11, which tells you where the money has gone. If Providence controls the glass and turns Colorado over, the margin can get there.

Colorado counters with offense. The Buffaloes score 81.0 points per game and shoot 49.4% from the field, and they beat Providence 97-88 in the last meeting. They're 2-1 with a win streak and a 1-0 moneyline record, and their +11 at BetOnline.ag comes with a -104 price, the cheapest way to take the points. The moneyline has moved from -800 to -674, and that's sharp money on Colorado. The Buffaloes have the firepower to keep this within single digits.

The total has moved from 151.5 to 155, and the best over price is -110 at Bovada, with the under also -110 at Bovada. On the spread, Providence -11 is -110 at Everygame, and Colorado +11 is -104 at BetOnline.ag. The best moneyline prices are Providence -650 at Bovada and Colorado +505 at BetOnline.ag.

GODDS has no pick on this game. No side reaches 70% in the model. If your read is Providence, -650 at Bovada is the best number. If it's Colorado, +505 at BetOnline.ag is the top price.