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Rhode Island Favored to Win Against LaSalle in A-10 Matchup at John Glaser Arena

On Saturday afternoon, Rhode Island (14-5, 3-4 A-10) will take on LaSalle (10-9, 2-4 A-10) at the John Glaser Arena in an effort to reach a .500 record in conference play. The Rams, coming off a loss to VCU, are favored to win against the Explorers, who are looking to bounce back from a loss to Saint Louis. Rhode Island holds a 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups against LaSalle, making them a strong contender for the win in this upcoming game. The betting line currently favors Rhode Island at -1.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rams -118 | Explorers -102
• Spread: Rams -1 (-110) | Explorers +1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 154 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rhode Island will win straight-up is 54%.

Rhode Island vs La Salle Stats

Rhode Island Rams

The Rhode Island Rams are coming off a loss to VCU and will be looking to improve their performance in their upcoming game. Despite averaging 79.2 points per game, they only scored 57 points in their last game, shooting 38.8 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from three-point range. Sebastian Thomas led the team with 19 points and five rebounds. Jaden House contributed 15 points and four rebounds, while David Green added eight points and six rebounds. Defensively, the Rams have struggled, allowing 72.4 points per game. They will need to tighten up on defense to secure a win in their next game. Tyonne Farrell is questionable for the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 299, Rhode Island is ranked 76 in offense and 216 in defense this season. They are 14-5 overall and 8-10 against the spread. On offense, they shoot 45.89% from the field and 34.79% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 41.60% from the field. They average 39.42 rebounds per game and 14.53 offensive assists.

La Salle Explorers Analysis

The La Salle Explorers recently had losses to UMass and Saint Louis, and will be looking to turn things around in their upcoming game on Saturday. They currently have a record of 10-9 and are ranked #128 for offense, averaging 76.83 points per game. They struggle defensively, giving up an average of 75.39 points per game. In their last game, they scored 52 points and allowed 64 points, with Deuce Jones leading the team with 10 points. La Salle shoots an average of 42.97% from the field and 33.82% from three-point range. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 45.04% from the field and 31.87% from three-point range. They average 38.78 rebounds per game and have 12.78 offensive assists. Overall, the team will need to improve defensively and continue to work on their shooting efficiency in order to secure a win in their next game.

LaSalle Explorers Favored to Dominate Rams in Upcoming Game

The LaSalle Explorers have demonstrated strong performance in home games, winning seven out of eight, while the Rams have struggled on the road, losing three out of four games. LaSalle has a competitive advantage in the upcoming game due to their impressive shooting percentage of over 43% at home. Additionally, they excel at free throw shooting, making over 74% of their attempts compared to the Rams' less than 70% success rate. LaSalle's strong offensive rebounding, averaging over 11 per game at home, provides them with more scoring opportunities. Their low turnover rate of less than 10 per game minimizes easy-scoring chances for opponents. In contrast, the Rams have shown weaknesses in defense, allowing over 80 points per game in their recent matches. Consequently, LaSalle is expected to outperform the Rams, making them a favorable choice to cover the spread.

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