The Rhode Island Rams (3-2) will travel to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center to clash with the Providence Friars (5-2). The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Providence Friars ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Friars defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 69-59, while the Rams dismantled the Brown Bears 71-51.
Rhode Island played a flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 35.2) and a turnover percentage of 14.8 (worse than their season average of 13.6). For those same stats, Brown was 27.3 and 22.6, respectively. Meanwhile, Providence played a perfect game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.320 (above their season average of 0.244) and a turnover percentage of 17.5 (worse than their season average of 16.8). For those same stats, Fairleigh Dickinson was 0.075 and 21.8, respectively. Providence’s Alpha Diallo had a solid performance, finishing with 20 points and nine rebounds. Rhode Island, meanwhile, was lifted by Cyril Langevine, who finished with 19 points and 17 rebounds.
The Rams won the only contest between these two teams last season, 75-68. Rhode Island had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 26.5). Providence, on the other hand, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.592 vs. 0.466).
Providence might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Dating back to last season, Rhode Island ranks 47th in defensive efficiency while the Friars rank 177th in offensive efficiency.
Rhode Island at Providence Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Providence, ATS Winner – Providence, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Rhode Island averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. Providence ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Rams rank 169th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Friars rank 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- Rhode Island ranks 120th in blocks per game (3.6) while Providence ranks 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Rams rank sixth in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while the Friars rank 141st (21.5).
- Rhode Island ranks 86th in assists per game (14.8) while Providence ranks 129th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
