The Rhode Island Rams (3-1) will face off against the North Texas Mean Green (2-3) at Montego Bay Convention Centre. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Rhode Island Rams vs. North Texas Mean Green Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Mean Green won big over the North Carolina A&T Aggies 80-60, while the Rams defeated the Nicholls Colonels 70-65.
Converting at the free throw line was one of Rhode Island’s largest advantages. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Colonels were just 5-7 (71.4 percent). The Mean Green, meanwhile, had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.656 (above their season average of 0.497) and had a turnover percentage of 17.8 (better than their season average of 25.4). North Texas was lifted by Umoja Gibson, who finished with 20 points. Fatts Russell fueled Rhode Island with 24 points, six assists and five steals.
North Texas could have their way on defense as they square off against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. Since the 2018-19 season, the Mean Green rank 24th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.462), while Rhode Island is 317th in effective field goal percentage (0.471).
Rhode Island Rams vs. North Texas Mean Green Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Texas ranks 75th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Rhode Island ranks 291st (18.8).
- The Rams average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. The Mean Green rank 220th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- North Texas ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Rhode Island ranks 107th (12.4).
- The Rams average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. The Mean Green rank 226th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- North Texas ranks 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Rhode Island ranks 172nd (35.1).
