Rhode Island Rams at Brown Bears ATS Prediction 01/02/20

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The Brown Bears (5-6) will be at home in the Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center when they meet the Rhode Island Rams (8-3). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Rhode Island Rams vs. Brown Bears Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Bears got blown out by the fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 75-50, while the Rams had no trouble getting past the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 89-62.

Rhode Island played a perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.7 (worse than their season average of 14.5) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 30.4). For those same stats, Middle Tennessee put up marks of 25.5 and 21.6, respectively. Brown, on the other hand, held Duke to an effective field goal percentage of 0.456 (below their season average of 0.530). Brandon Anderson led the way for Brown, contributing 16 points. Rhode Island, meanwhile, was led by Jeff Dowtin, who contributed 21 points, five rebounds and five assists.

The Rams won the lone game between these two teams last season, 71-51. Rhode Island out-rebounded Brown. The Rams had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. 12), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 28) and total rebounds (53 vs. 40). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Brown figures to have an edge on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Bears rank 10th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 percent), while Rhode Island ranks 239th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.6 percent).

Rhode Island at Brown Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Rhode Island ranks 43rd in steals per game (8.4) while Brown ranks 184th in steals allowed per game (9.1).
  • The Rams rank 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Bears rank 146th (4.3).
  • The Bears rank 106th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while the Rams rank 240th (18.5).
  • Brown ranks 34th in rebounds per game (40.0) while Rhode Island ranks 165th (35.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
  • The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 5.5 for the season.