Providence Friars vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Friars and Rams. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on CBSS, and it’s hosted by the Rams at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. Get ready to place your bets! Providence is favored by -2 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 146 points.
PROVIDENCE FRIARS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rhode Island Rams +2
This game will be played at Ryan Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Will the Friars Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Providence Friars Recent Game/Games
The Friars improved to 6-3 on the season with an 83-64 win over BYU on Tuesday. Despite being +4.5 point underdogs, Providence not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
Providence led 46-34 at halftime and continued to control the game, outscoring BYU 37-30 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
Providence’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 59.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.8%, thanks in large part to their 12-for-22 performance from beyond the arc, where they shot 54.5%.
The Friars also connected on 21 of 26 free throw attempts, good for 80.8%, but managed just 2 offensive rebounds. Jabri Abdur-Rahim led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Bryce Hopkins and Dawson Baker each added 16 points, with Baker shooting 7-for-11 from the field.
Providence’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 64 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 made baskets on 42 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Friars gave up 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they hit 21 free throws.
Does Rhode Island Stand a Chance at Home?
Rhode Island improved to 7-0 on the season with an 84-78 win over Yale on Monday. The Rams, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 155.
Rhode Island trailed 35-34 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 43.
Rhode Island put up 84 points in their last game, despite shooting just 39% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, with a 46.2% mark on two-pointers and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes on 33 attempts.
David Green led the way, hitting 6 of 11 threes and finishing with 26 points and 9 rebounds. John Poulakidas added 25 points, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 2 of 10 attempts. The Rams were strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 27 of 30 attempts for a 90% success rate.
Rhode Island’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field, hitting 23 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 12 of 26 shots for 46%.
From three-point range, the opposition went 11/33, shooting 33%. They also capitalized on free throws, making 27 of 30 for 90%. Rhode Island allowed 11 offensive rebounds.