St. Louis Billikens vs Rhode Island Rams Betting Picks & Predictions
The final game of the opening day for the Atlantic Ten Conference Tournament will feature the 11th-seeded Rhode Island Rams facing off against the 14th-seeded Saint Louis
Game outlook
The final game of the opening day for the Atlantic Ten Conference Tournament will feature the 11th-seeded Rhode Island Rams facing off against the 14th-seeded Saint Louis Billikens. The Rams have a record of 12-19 overall and 6-12 in conference play, while the Billikens finished the regular season at 14-19 overall and 5-13 in the A-10. The game is set to start at 4:30 PM EST, with St. Louis opening as the betting favorite at -2.5, and the line has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Billikens -142 | Rams +120
Spread: Billikens -2.5 (-110) | Rams +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 59%.
St. Louis Billikens
The Saint Louis Billikens have had a challenging season with just four wins in the A-10 conference. Despite their struggles, they have the opportunity to turn things around in the tournament, starting with a matchup against Rhode Island. The team is led by Sincere Parker and Gibson Jimerson, both averaging over 15 points per game, with Jimerson standing out for his high-scoring performance against Rhode Island earlier this season. Bradley Ezewiro leads in rebounds at 6.6 per game. The Billikens won their previous meeting with Rhode Island and have shown strength in offensive statistics, ranking fourth in scoring, seventh in field goal shooting, and fourth in three-point shooting in the conference. However, they struggle on defense, ranking low in scoring defense, field goal defense, and three-point defense. Additionally, they are lacking in total rebounds and turnovers. There are concerns about Parker's availability due to a shoulder injury. The team's power ranking is 245, with rankings of 137 in offense and 349 in defense. They have a record of 12-19 this season. Offensively, they have solid shooting percentages and three-point accuracy, but struggle in rebounds and turnovers. Defensively, they have weaknesses in field goal and free throw defense, as well as three-point defense. These statistics point to areas of improvement needed for the Billikens as they prepare for their upcoming games. 🫣🫣🫣 Check out last night’s Defensive Play of the Game that led to a @KellenThames poster. Presented by @rottlerpest pic.twitter.com/owT3ihm4aZ