Davidson Wildcats vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Betting on today’s Wildcats and Rams game? Catch the action at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Davidson.
DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -1.5
This game will be played at Ryan Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
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 -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does Davidson Have What it Takes on the Road?
Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Davidson fell to 11-5 on the season after a 79-76 road loss to La Salle on Wednesday. The Wildcats, who were -2 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the over/under line of 148.5.
Davidson led 41-33 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The Wildcats will need to address their 2nd-half defense as they move forward.
Davidson put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.5%. They connected on 60.6% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 34.5% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-29 from three-point range.
Deuce Jones led the way with 23 points and 5 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three. Reed Bailey added 21 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, and Bobby Durkin contributed 20 points, making 6 threes on 15 attempts.
Davidson’s defense gave up 79 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Davidson’s opponents hit 7 of 22 threes, shooting 31%. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws, a 69% success rate. Davidson allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Rams?
Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games
The Rams dropped to 12-4 on the season after an 81-77 road loss to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. Rhode Island went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
Rhode Island led 39-38 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the second half while scoring 38. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.
Rhode Island’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7%. They connected on 62.5% of their two-point attempts (20/32), but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 23 threes (26.1%).
Des Watson led the way with 21 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 66.7% from three. Sebastian Thomas added 20 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 22.2% from deep. Jalen Quinn contributed 17 points and 5 assists, while Francis Nwaokorie hit 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 14 points.
Despite Rhode Island’s defensive efforts, they allowed 81 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. The Rams struggled to contain two-point shots, giving up 57% shooting on 22/38 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Rhode Island’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 6 made threes on 18 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 for 76%. The Rams gave up 6 offensive rebounds.