Massachusetts Minutemen vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Minutemen versus the Rams? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -6 vs. Massachusetts in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.
MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -6
This game will be played at Ryan Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Massachusetts Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
Massachusetts Minutemen Recent Game/Games
Massachusetts improved to 8-11 on the season with a 74-61 win over George Washington on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Minutemen entered as 2-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
UMass led 36-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring George Washington 38-32. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 154.5-point over/under line.
Massachusetts put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field and 46.2% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 13 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.2%, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, matching their assist total.
Rafael Castro was a standout, shooting 81.8% from the field and scoring 23 points in 28 minutes. Jaylen Curry and Rahsool Diggins each added 19 points, with Diggins hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% rate, while Curry connected on 2 of 3 from deep.
Despite giving up 61 points, Massachusetts allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, including 49% on two-point attempts (24/49). From beyond the arc, the Minutemen’s defense conceded 6 threes on 13 attempts, a 46% shooting performance.
Massachusetts sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 61%. The Minutemen also gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Rams Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games
Rhode Island’s record dropped to 13-6 after a 70-64 road loss to La Salle on Saturday. The Rams, who were slight favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread.
Rhode Island trailed 33-31 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 134 fell well short of the O/U line of 155.5.
Rhode Island struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 25% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they managed 9 assists as a team.
Corey McKeithan led the Rams with 20 points, shooting 6 of 15 overall and 2 of 6 from deep. Sebastian Thomas and Jaden House each added 16 points, with Thomas dishing out 4 assists and House grabbing 7 rebounds.
Rhode Island’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 38% from the field on 21 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point baskets on 40% shooting (16/40).
From three-point range, the Rams’ defense saw the other team hit 5 of 14 attempts, good for 35%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 23 for 71%. Rhode Island allowed 11 offensive rebounds.