Charleston Cougars vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Looking to win big? The Cougars and Rams face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams are hosting the game at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. The over/under for this game is set at 158.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -3 against Charleston in a non-conference matchup.
CHARLESTON COUGARS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -3
This game will be played at Ryan Center at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Taking a Look at the Cougars Chances in Kingston
Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games
Charleston picked up a 76-61 road win over The Citadel on Wednesday, November 20th. The Cougars were -12 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 15-point victory.
Charleston led 41-27 at halftime, but the 2nd half was more even, with Charleston scoring 35 points and allowing 34. The game’s total points were 137, falling short of the O/U line of 145.
Charleston’s offense was fueled by their inside game, shooting 70.3% on two-pointers in their last outing. They finished with a 55.6% field goal percentage overall, despite hitting just 4 of 17 from deep (23.5%).
Ante Brzovic was a force, scoring 22 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, shooting 10 of 12 from the field. Lazar Djokovic added 20 points, hitting 8 of 10 shots, while Keynan Davis and Brody Fox each contributed 17 points.
Charleston’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to 61 points on 39% shooting from the field. They gave up 15 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 57% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Charleston allowed 9 threes on 35 attempts, with their opponent shooting 25% from deep. They also sent them to the line 7 times, where they hit 4 free throws, a 57% rate. Charleston conceded 12 offensive rebounds.
Can the Rams Offense Score Enough at Home?
Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games
Rhode Island picked up a win on Wednesday, November 20th, as they defeated Lafayette 86-72 at home. The Rams entered the game as -15.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 147.
Rhode Island led 40-27 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 45 points after the break, which kept the game closer than expected.
Rhode Island put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.4%, with a strong 69.4% shooting inside the arc, though they struggled from three, hitting just 4 of 20 attempts (20%).
At the free-throw line, the Rams shot 60%, making 24 of 40 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists, with Sebastian Thomas contributing 23 points and 9 assists, while David Green added 17 points and 14 rebounds.
Rhode Island’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They particularly had trouble defending inside, where the opposing team hit 69% of their two-point attempts, going 25/36.
From beyond the arc, Rhode Island held their opponent to just 20% shooting, with only 4 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 24 of those attempts for 60%.