UMass Looks to Secure First Road Victory Against Rival Rhode Island

Game outlook

This content discusses an upcoming basketball game between two rival teams aiming for a victory in the Ocean State. The teams will face each other on Saturday afternoon, with UMass being the away team. UMass recently won their previous game against La Salle with a score of 81-65, covering the spread as an 8.5-point favorite. On the other hand, Rhode Island won their previous game against Davidson with a score of 79-74, surpassing expectations as a five-point underdog. UMass has historically dominated the series between the two teams, with an 82-46 record and three consecutive wins. The most recent meeting resulted in a 69-45 victory for UMass on February 18, 2023. As for the betting odds, UMass is currently the favorite with an opening line of -3.5. The current line stands at UMass -3.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Minutemen -154 | Rams +130

Spread: Minutemen -3 (-110) | Rams +3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 151 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UMass will win straight-up is 61%.

UMass Minutemen

UMass recently secured another win in their basketball game against La Salle, marking their fifth victory in their last six games. This success has improved their overall record to 11-4, with a 2-1 record in Atlantic 10 play. Currently, they are tied for fourth place, only half a game behind the top spot. In their game against La Salle, UMass initially led by six points in the first half but saw their lead reduced to just one at halftime. However, they managed to regain control in the second half with a 10-2 run, ultimately securing a win with a lead that the Explorers couldn't overcome. UMass performed well in terms of shooting with a 49.2% field goal percentage, including five successful three-point shots out of 13 attempts. They also dominated in rebounding, with a 44-31 advantage over La Salle. Josh Cohen was the standout player for UMass, contributing 24 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Throughout the season, UMass has displayed strong offensive capabilities, currently ranking 35th in the nation with an average of 82 points per game. They also excel in rebounding, collecting an average of 39.1 boards per game and ranking 25th in assists with 17.2 per contest. Defensively, UMass is slightly above average, allowing an average of 70.3 points per game and landing at the 149th spot in scoring defense. Leading the team in scoring and rebounding is Josh Cohen with 17.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Other key contributors include Matt Cross, Rahsool Diggins, Keon Thompson, Daniel Hankins-Sanford, Robert Davis Jr., Jaylen Curry, Jayden Ndjigue, and Marqui Worthy, providing quality depth for the team. As a team, UMass shoots 46.6% from the field, makes 6.5 three-pointers per game with a success rate of 31.6%, and performs averagely at the free-throw line with a conversion rate of 68.3%. In summary, UMass has had a strong performance this season, boasting a commendable offensive game and displaying solid defensive capabilities. The team's recent win against La Salle further reinforces their position as a competitive force in the league.