The Rhode Island Rams (15-14, 8-9 A10) welcome the Massachusetts Minutemen (11-19, 4-13 A10) to Thomas M. Ryan Center as the regular season comes to a conclusion. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Massachusetts Minutemen at Rhode Island Rams Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Rams edged the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 86-85, while the Minutemen defeated the Richmond Spiders 87-79.
Massachusetts played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 54.3 (above their season average of 30.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.509). Richmond recorded marks of 28.2 and 0.492, respectively, for those same stats. The Rams, on the other hand, had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 6.0 (better than their season average of 15.9) and held the Hawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.426 (below their season average of 0.483). Rhode Island received a boost from Fatts Russell, who had 41 points. Meanwhile, Rashaan Holloway played a pivotal role for Massachusetts with 28 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Carl Pierre led the Minutemen to a 77-70 victory. He produced 22 points. The Minutemen’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Rams. Massachusetts had a rate of 14.5, while Rhode Island posted a mark of 23.3.
The offense of Massachusetts (195th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 104.1) will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Rhode Island (88th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 99.2). The Rams figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Rhode Island Rams Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Massachusetts ranks 140th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Rhode Island ranks 252nd (19.2).
- The Rams average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 57th in the NCAA. The Minutemen rank 132nd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Massachusetts ranks 58th in assists per game (14.9) while Rhode Island ranks 95th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
- The Rams rank 49th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Minutemen rank 146th (2.8).
- Massachusetts ranks 41st in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Rhode Island ranks 134th (34.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Rhode Island has defeated opponents by an average of 1.0 point.
- During their last five games, the Minutemen have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
