Rhode Island Rams vs La Salle Explorers Betting Picks & Predictions
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.
Game outlook
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 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.