Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Rams. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Rams at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Rhode Island being favored by -9.5 over Central Connecticut State.

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -9.5

This game will be played at Ryan Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.

WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Rams.
• Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Central Connecticut State Lock in a Road Win?

Central Connecticut State improved to 5-3 on the season with a 69-56 road win over Holy Cross on Saturday. The Blue Devils entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

CCSU took control early, leading 38-25 at halftime. Both teams scored 31 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 125 fell under the O/U line of 133.

Central Connecticut State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, with a strong 62.2% on two-point attempts, while they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% (5/17) of their threes.

Abdul Momoh was perfect from the field, going 6/6, while Tyler Boston hit all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jordan Jones led the team with 20 points, and Max Green contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds.

Central Connecticut State’s defense held their opponent to 56 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Blue Devils gave up 22 made field goals on 51 attempts.

Defensively, they allowed 14 two-point field goals on 30 attempts (46%) and 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts (38%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 5 times, where they made 4 free throws (80%).

Can the Rams Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games

The Rams dropped to 8-1 after an 84-80 road loss to Brown on Tuesday. Rhode Island, favored by four points, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.

Rhode Island led 39-33 at halftime but managed only 26 points in the second half while allowing 32 points to Brown, leading to the loss.

Rhode Island’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.7% from the field. They hit only 25% of their threes, going 6-for-24, and their effective field goal percentage was 40.5%. The Rams did connect on 76.2% of their free throws, making 16 of 21 attempts.

Kino Lilly Jr. dished out 10 assists, adding 23 points, though he shot just 31.8% from the floor and 22.2% from deep. Aaron Cooley was more efficient, hitting 54.5% overall and 60% from three, finishing with 19 points. Rhode Island also grabbed 21 offensive rebounds, with David Green pulling down 11 boards overall.

Rhode Island’s defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 47 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Rhode Island held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they connected on 7 of 24 attempts. The Rams also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%.