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Game time: January 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Thomas M. Ryan Center — Kingston, RI

Article updated Jan 29, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming basketball matchup, the UMass Minutemen will take on the Rhode Island Rams. UMass is coming off a recent win against George Washington, while Rhode Island

Game outlook

In this upcoming basketball matchup, the UMass Minutemen will take on the Rhode Island Rams. UMass is coming off a recent win against George Washington, while Rhode Island suffered a loss to La Salle. UMass holds a historical advantage in the series between the teams. Rhode Island is currently favored to win with a point spread of -4.5. Stay tuned for our UMass vs. Rhode Island prediction to see how this game may unfold.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Minutemen +170 | Rams -210

Spread: Minutemen +4.5 (-110) | Rams -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rhode Island will win straight-up is 68%.

UMass Minutemen

UMass secured their third consecutive victory with a win over George Washington, improving their overall record to 9-11 and tying for fourth in the Atlantic 10 with a 4-3 conference mark. The Minutemen rallied from a nine-point deficit in the first half to ultimately claim a 12-point lead and seal the win. Jaylen Curry led the team with 19 points and six assists in the game. UMass ranks 136th in scoring offense, averaging 76.2 points per game, and struggles defensively, allowing 75.7 points per game. The team shoots 42.3% from the field and has a 28.3% three-point shooting percentage. Overall, UMass is ranked 143rd in offense and 288th in defense, with a power ranking of 48.

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Rhode Island Rams Analysis

Rhode Island suffered their second consecutive loss and fourth in their last six games with a road defeat to La Salle. Despite leading early on and making a rally in the second half, the Rams ultimately fell short, shooting only 34.5% from the field and committing 15 turnovers in the game. Sebastian Thomas and Jaden House led Rhode Island with 16 points each in the loss. On the season, the Rams average 78.5 points per game, ranking 90th in the nation in scoring offense, while defensively allowing an average of 72.3 points per contest, placing them 213th in the nation. Rhode Island's overall record stands at 16-16 with a power ranking of 274, ranking 74th in offense and 214th in defense. The team shoots 45.3% from the field, 34.2% from beyond the arc, and 69.7% from the free-throw line. They average 39.6 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game. Sebastian Thomas leads the team in scoring with 18.8 points per game, supported by David Green and Jaden House as reliable scorers. Rhode Island must improve their offensive output from additional players to increase their chances of success.

UMass Looks to Overcome Defensive Challenges Against Rhode Island's Scoring Power

The University of Massachusetts has won three consecutive games leading up to this matchup, however, their road record this season is just 2-3. The team has faced challenges on the defensive end and must improve in order to compete against a talented Rhode Island team known for their scoring ability. Rhode Island boasts a strong home record of 10-2, with notable victories over Yale and Providence. With UMass struggling defensively, Rhode Island is eager to capitalize on their home court advantage. It is anticipated that the Rams will focus on tightening up their defensive play and secure a victory in this upcoming game.

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SportsJaw Minutemen vs Rams archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Minutemen vs Rams matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UMass Minutemen+220 → +155Moved
  • Moneyline · Rhode Island Rams-275 → -180Moved
  • Spread · UMass Minutemen+5.5 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Rhode Island Rams-5.5 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over155.5 (-110) → 156.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under155.5 (-110) → 156.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UMass Minutemen
17-16 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Rhode Island Rams
16-16 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-29T11:16:36.220Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-11Rhode Island Rams 79 · UMass Minutemen 81
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Rhode Island Rams defeated UMass Minutemen 88-82

Rhode Island Rams defeated UMass Minutemen 88-82 on January 29, 2025, a 6-point decision in the series. Rhode Island Rams' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 46-38. Against SportsJaw's recorded UMass Minutemen +3.5 (-110) spread, Rhode Island Rams covered, while the 170 combined points finished over the recorded total of 156.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • IroncladlocksSpread · Rhode Island Rams -4.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 155.5 (-110)Win
  • FlyigglesflySpread · UMass Minutemen +4.5 (-110)Loss