The Brown Bears (5-2) and the Rhode Island Rams (2-2) battle at Thomas M. Ryan Center. The Bears look to extend their five-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Brown Bears vs. Rhode Island Rams Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Rams lost to the Stony Brook Seawolves, 68-58, while the Bears easily got past the Bryant Bulldogs, 84-60.
The Bears, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.539, had an extraordinary mark of 0.616, while the Bulldogs had a free throw rate of 0.181 (below their season average of 0.255). Rhode Island, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 33.6). Rhode Island was led by Cyril Langevine, who contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Desmond Cambridge played a pivotal role for Brown with 19 points and seven rebounds.
The Rams won the only game between these two teams last season, 86-62. Rhode Island’s 0.669 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Brown, who had a rate of 0.384.
The physical Brown offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. Dating back to last season, the Bears rank fourth in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.312, while Rhode Island ranks 331st in FTA rate allowed (0.295).
Brown Bears at Rhode Island Rams ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Brown, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Rhode Island averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 47th in the nation. Brown ranks 232nd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Rams rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while the Bears rank 133rd (12.9).
- Brown ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.1) while Rhode Island ranks 152nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
- The Rams rank 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while the Bears rank 244th (4.3).
- Rhode Island ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while Brown ranks 132nd (21.1).
