The Rhode Island Rams (5-3) will be at home in the Thomas M. Ryan Center when they take on the Providence Friars (5-4). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 6, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Providence Friars vs. Rhode Island Rams Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Rams lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers, 86-81, while the Friars edged the Pepperdine Waves, 80-77.
Providence dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.351 (above their season average of 0.209) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.2 (above their season average of 32.7). Pepperdine was 0.267 and 36.6, respectively, for those same stats. Rhode Island, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.464). Fatts Russell played a key role for Rhode Island with 32 points, five assists and five steals. Alpha Diallo, meanwhile had a solid performance for Providence, finishing with 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
The Friars won the only contest between these two teams last season, 59-50. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Providence’s largest advantages. They made 30 trips to the line, while Rhode Island went 26 times.
The offense of Rhode Island will clash against the elite defense of Providence. Since the 2018-19 season, the Rams rank 243rd in offensive efficiency, while the Friars are 12th in defensive efficiency. The Friars figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Providence Friars vs. Rhode Island Rams Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Providence, ATS Winner – Providence, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Providence ranks second in assists per game (15.3) while Rhode Island ranks 232nd (12.1).
- The Rams rank 73rd in steals per game (7.4) while the Friars rank 198th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Providence blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 63rd in the nation. Rhode Island ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Friars rank 122nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Rams rank 291st (18.4).
- Providence averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 32nd in the country. Rhode Island ranks 173rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
