The Stony Brook Seawolves (4-1) will travel to the Thomas M. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams (2-1). The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.>
Stony Brook Seawolves at Rhode Island Rams ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Rams won a close one over the Harvard Crimson 76-74, while the Seawolves won big over the Molloy Lions 97-61.>
Stony Brook dominated every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 46.8 (above their season average of 42.1) and a free throw rate of 0.347 (above their season average of 0.321). For those same stats, Molloy recorded marks of 22.2 and 0.197, respectively. The Rams, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 26.7) and had a better free throw rate (0.283 vs. 0.235). Jeff Dowtin had a solid performance for Rhode Island, finishing with 31 points. Meanwhile, Stony Brook received a boost from Andrew Garcia, who put up 20 points and 10 rebounds.>
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball protection could play an integral role in this matchup. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Rhode Island has committed the 14th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 15.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Stony Brook has forced the 59th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.0 percent).>
Stony Brook at Rhode Island Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Under>
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Rhode Island ranks 50th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Stony Brook ranks 222nd (6.8).
- The Seawolves rank 84th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Rams rank 153rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
- The Seawolves rank 107th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while the Rams rank 255th (19.9).
- Rhode Island ranks 109th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Stony Brook ranks 256th (4.2).
