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La Salle Explorers to face Rhode Island Rams in crucial Atlantic 10 matchup at Thomas M Ryan Center

The La Salle Explorers (12-13, 4-8 A10) will be facing off against the Rhode Island Rams (16-8, 5-7 A10) in an Atlantic 10 game at the Thomas M Ryan Center in Kingston, Rhode Island. La Salle is coming off a loss to St Joseph's, while Rhode Island recently defeated St Bonaventure to snap a two-game losing streak. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the conference, with Rhode Island currently sitting six games behind first place. Despite no injuries reported for either team, Rhode Island is the favorite to win with the current line at Rhode Island -7.5. Read on for a detailed prediction and NCAAB picks for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Explorers +238 | Rams -303
• Spread: Explorers +7.5 (-110) | Rams -7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 152.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rhode Island will win straight-up is 75%.

La Salle vs Rhode Island Stats

La Salle Explorers

The La Salle Explorers have had a challenging season, scoring an average of 73.4 points per game while allowing an average of 75.6 points per game. They struggle in field goal shooting, ranking 328th at 41.8%, and in three-point shooting, ranking 301st at 31.7%. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 32.8% from beyond the arc. Corey McKeithan leads the team in scoring with 15.0 points per game, while Deuce Jones follows with 11.7 points per game. McKeithan also leads in assists, while Demetrius Lilley leads in rebounds, Jones in steals, and Jahlil White in blocked shots. La Salle has a power ranking of 348, with a record of 12-13 this season. Offensively, they shoot 41.87% from the field and 71.12% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 45.31% from the field and 69.39% from the free-throw line. Additionally, the team averages 37.63 rebounds and 12.17 offensive assists per game, while allowing 32.57% of three-pointers and averaging 37.38 defensive rebounds per game.

Rhode Island Rams Analysis

The Rhode Island Rams have a solid offense, ranking 81st in the nation with an average of 78.39 points per game. They shoot 45.90% from the field and 34.29% from three-point range, ranking 123rd and 157th respectively. Defensively, they allow an average of 73.48 points per game and hold opponents to 42.22% shooting from the field and 29.60% from beyond the arc, ranking 238th and 19th respectively. Sebastian Thomas leads the team in scoring with 18.5 points per game, while David Green follows closely with 14.5 points per game. The team averages 38.65 rebounds per game and has a power ranking of 315 with an overall record of 16-8. Against La Salle, they have won 1 out of the last 3 matchups.

Rhode Island's Offense Shines while La Salle's Defense Falters: A Statistical Comparison Ahead of Upcoming Matchup

Rhode Island's robust offense, averaging 78.0 points per game with a impressive shooting percentage of 45.9%, places them among the top performing teams in the nation. Conversely, La Salle's defense has struggled to contain opponents, allowing an average of 75.6 points per game while permitting a shooting percentage of 45.2%. On the offensive end, the Explorers generate 73.4 points per game but struggle with shooting efficiency at 41.8% overall and 31.7% from 3-point range, ranking 328th and 301st respectively. Notably, La Salle has failed to cover the spread in four of the last five games and in six of the last eight matchups against Atlantic 10 teams. The statistical outlook suggests that Rhode Island possesses a significant advantage over La Salle heading into their upcoming game.

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