Rhode Island Rams vs Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Pick & Prediction 2/11/24

The Rams and Minutemen are set to face off at 2:00 ET on USA. The Minutemen will host the game at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153 points, and Massachusetts is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Rhode Island.

RHODE ISLAND RAMS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Rhode Island Rams +11.5

This game will be played at William D. Mullins Memorial Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 11th.

WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Minutemen.
• Even though we have Massachusetts winning straight-up, we like Rhode Island at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Can Rhode Island Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Heading into tonight’s matchup with Massachusetts, Rhode Island has a record of 11-12 on the season, including a 5-5 mark in Atlantic 10 play. As the underdog, the Rams have gone 5-8 this season.

So far this season, Rhode Island has struggled on the road, going just 2-7 compared to their 8-4 record at home. Over their last 10 road games, the Rams have gone just 2-8.

As the underdog this season, Rhode Island has gone 6-7 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-6 and over their last 10 road games, the Rams are just 3-7 vs. the spread. However, their ATS record as the underdog over their last 10 games is 5-5 and they have gone 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games as the road team.

Today’s over/under line of 153 for Rhode Island’s game against Massachusetts is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (143.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points compared to their season average of 150.6 points per game. So far this year, their over/under record is 14-7.

Rhode Island’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 88 points vs. George Washington. Overall, they hit 51.6% of their shots from the field and went 18/22 from the free-throw line. Leading Rhode Island in scoring vs. George Washington was Zek Montgomery with his 30 points. Jaden House also added 23 points for the Rams.

At present, the Rams’ defense is nationally ranked 263rd, allowing 75.7 points per game. Against George Washington in their most recent game, the Rhode Island defense gave up a total of 65 points while allowing George Washington to hit 41% of their shots.

Will the Minutemen Come Through as Home Favorites?

Massachusetts comes into this game with a record of 14-8, including a 5-5 mark in Atlantic 10 play. At home, the Minutemen have been excellent, going 11-3, compared to just 3-5 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +12.4.

As the favorite, Massachusetts has gone 13-5 this season. In their last outing, the Minutemen lost to St. Bonaventure by a score of 79-73. Over their last 10 games at home, they are 8-2.

When looking at Massachusetts’ ATS record this season, they have gone 14-8. At home, their ATS mark is 9-5. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Minutemen have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.

Today’s over/under line of 153 is higher than the average over/under line in Massachusetts’ games this year (150.2). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points and their OU record in their last three games is 1-1-1.

Against St. Bonaventure, the Massachusetts had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 80.3 points per game. They scored 73 points and posted a field goal percentage of 48.3% in the game. Offensively, the Minutemen hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 127th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 331st in terms of percentage and 280th in three-pointers made.

Massachusetts’ defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.0 points per game. Against St. Bonaventure in their most recent game, the Massachusetts defense gave up a total of 79 points while allowing St. Bonaventure to hit 50% of their shots.