Expect a low-scoring game when the Rhode Island Rams (12-9, 5-4 A10) square off with the Davidson Wildcats (16-5, 7-1 A10) at Belk Arena. The game will air on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 75-66, while the Rams beat the Saint Louis Billikens 65-54.
Rhode Island played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.259) and a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 16.1). For those same stats, Saint Louis was 0.111 and 16.4, respectively. The Wildcats, meanwhile, made 15 of their 19 free throws (78.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.612 (above their season average of 0.525). Kellan Grady had a good outing for Davidson, recording 29 points. Rhode Island rallied around Tyrese Martin, who contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Wildcats captured this series last year, taking two out of three contests. In the most recent game, Davidson won 58-57. Converting at the free throw line was one of Davidson’s largest strengths. They were 14-16 (87.5 percent), while the Rams were just 9-17 (52.9 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Davidson should have a significant edge. The Wildcats defense ranks 89th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.483), while the Rhode Island offense is ranked 307th in effective field goal percentage (0.477).
Rhode Island at Davidson Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Davidson ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Rhode Island ranks 250th (19.1).
- The Wildcats rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Rams rank 83rd (6.0).
- Rhode Island averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. Davidson ranks 114th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
- The Wildcats rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Rams rank 104th (3.4).
- Rhode Island ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Davidson ranks 113th (12.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 4.2 for the season.
