The Massachusetts Minutemen (7-12, 0-6 A10) welcome the Rhode Island Rams (11-7, 4-2 A10) to William D. Mullins Center. The Minutemen will attempt to snap their seven-game losing streak. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Rhode Island Rams at Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Minutemen lost to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 65-51, while the Rams defeated the VCU Rams, 71-65.
Rhode Island had a much better turnover percentage (16.2 vs. 23.5) and held VCU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 30.1). Massachusetts, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.8 vs. 18.4). Luwane Pipkins fueled Massachusetts with 12 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Fatts Russell had a good game for Rhode Island, contributing 19 points and six rebounds.
The Rams dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Rhode Island won 85-83. Rhode Island had a better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 16.7). Massachusetts, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (24-25; 96.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Massachusetts might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Rhode Island ranks 39th in defensive efficiency while the Minutemen rank 192nd in offensive efficiency.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Rhode Island ranks 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Massachusetts ranks 200th (14.9).
- The Rams average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. The Minutemen rank 112th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- Rhode Island blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Massachusetts ranks 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Minutemen rank 102nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while the Rams rank 251st (19.2).
- Rhode Island ranks 44th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Massachusetts ranks 174th (34.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Minutemen have scored an average of 58.6 points per game (14.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 4.8 for the season.
