Rhode Island Rams vs
Brown BearsPredictions & Preview

Rhode Island Rams to Face Brown Bears in Highly Anticipated Showdown - Who Will Prevail?

The Rhode Island Rams, with a perfect 9-0 record, will face off against their in-state rival, the Brown Bears, who are 6-3 with five consecutive wins. Rhode Island recently defeated Providence, while Brown secured a close victory over Bryant. Rhode Island is favored in the upcoming match with a -5.5 betting line, which has not changed. Rhode Island is at full strength, while Brown will be without Nana Owusu-Anane. The game will take place at Providence and Pizzitola Sports Center on Tuesday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rams +100 | Bears +100
• Spread: Rams -5.5 (-110) | Bears +5.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rhode Island will win straight-up is 50%.

Rhode Island vs Brown Stats

Rhode Island Rams

The Rhode Island Rams have been performing well this season, averaging 87.3 points per game on offense and allowing 69.8 points per game on defense. Their shooting percentages are impressive, with a 49.9% overall shooting and 39.3% from the three-point line. Sebastian Thomas leads the team in scoring with 16.8 points per game, while David Green follows closely with 16.6 points per game. The team is strong in rebounding, averaging 41.6 rebounds per game, and defensively they hold opponents to 38.2% shooting overall and 27.5% from three-point land. With a power ranking of 80, the Rams are ranked 8th in offense and 174th in defense. Overall, Rhode Island has a record of 9-0 this season, making them a strong contender in the league.

Brown Bears Analysis

The Brown Bears have an average of 73.9 points per game, ranking them 222nd in offense, while allowing an average of 66.8 points per game, ranking them 80th in defense. They shoot 46.9% overall and 36.3% from 3-point land, while holding opponents to 41.9% shooting overall and 32.1% shooting from three-point land. Kino Lilly Jr leads the team with 19.9 points per game, followed by Landon Lewis with 14.9 points per game. Brown has two other players averaging double figures in scoring, with Lilly Jr also leading in assists. The team averages 35.3 rebounds per game, with Aaron Cooley leading in boards. Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson leads in steals and Lewis in blocked shots. Overall, the Brown Bears have a power ranking of 84 and a record of 6-3 (5-4 ATS).

Rhode Island Rams Maintain Perfect 9-0 Record Despite Few Spread Covers

Rhode Island boasts an impressive 9-0 record, despite only covering the spread in four out of eight games. It is worth noting that three of the failed covers occurred when Rhode Island was favored by double digits. The team's offense ranks 10th in scoring, averaging 87.3 points per game, and 21st in field goal shooting percentage at 49.9%. Moreover, their 39.3% shooting from beyond the arc places them 23rd in the nation. On defense, the Rams hold opponents to an average of 69.8 points per game on 38.2% shooting, which is the 25th best in the country. In comparison, Brown's defense allows 66.8 points per game, while their offense averages 73.9 points per game, with shooting percentages slightly lower than Rhode Island's. Rhode Island has secured victories against reputable teams like Providence, Charleston, and Yale, whereas Brown has yet to defeat any prominent opponents in contention for conference titles.

Sources: [ 2 ] [ 4 ]