Rhode Island Prepares to Take on Providence on Saturday Night in High-Intensity In-State Showdown

Game outlook

Providence and Rhode Island will face off on Saturday night in an in-state matchup. The Friars enter the Saturday night showdown with a 63-26 all-time series edge and have taken the last two meetings, including an 88-74 road win in the most recent matchup on December 3, 2022. Providence is the betting favorite at -15, and the line has not moved despite Rhode Island taking down the Yale 76-72 as the underdog in their previous contest.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rams +800 | Friars -1,600

Spread: Rams +15 (-110) | Friars -15 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Providence will win straight-up is 94%.

Rhode Island Rams

Rhode Island won a hard-fought game against Yale to improve to 5-2 on the season, and is currently ranked 225 in power rankings. The Rams have been strong defensively, allowing 69.1 points per game (#148 in the nation). Offensively, they shoot 49.3% from the field (#51) and 35% from three pointers (#120) but are weak at the free throw line at a 60.6% mark (#343). They average 41 rebounds per game (#45), 14.43 assists (#115), and 12.14 turnovers (#156). On defense, they allow 41.44% field goals (#138), 65.17% free throws (#43), 33.72% three pointers (#236), 32.00 defensive rebounds (#32), 13.43 defensive assists (#254), and 8.86 turnovers (#355).