Detroit Titans vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24
The Titans and Rams are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams will host the game at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus in Jacksonville, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -15.5 against Detroit in a non-conference matchup.
DETROIT TITANS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Titans +15.5
This game will be played at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.
WHY BET THE DETROIT TITANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rams.
- Even though we have Rhode Island winning straight-up, we like Detroit at +15.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Are the Titans Ready for a Road Win?
Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games
On Tuesday, November 26th, the Titans faced off against the Golden Hurricane at home. Entering the game as +10 point underdogs, Detroit not only lost 63-44 but also failed to cover the spread.
Detroit trailed 36-27 at halftime and struggled offensively in the 2nd half, scoring just 17 points while allowing 27. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.
In their last game, the Detroit Titans struggled offensively, scoring just 44 points on 27.7% shooting from the field. They hit only 1 of 12 three-point attempts, finishing with an 8.3% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
Keaston Willis led the team with 15 points, while Isaiah Barnes and Jared Lary each added 12. Dwon Odom contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds, also dishing out 6 assists.
Detroit’s defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 27% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 32% (17/53) and were even more effective from beyond the arc, where the opposition hit only 1 of 12 threes for 8%.
The Titans also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 7 attempts for 58%. Despite giving up 16 offensive rebounds, Detroit’s defense maintained control throughout the game.
Will Rhode Island Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games
Rhode Island dominated Charleston on Sunday, cruising to a 91-53 win at home. The Rams, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease.
Rhode Island took control early, leading 45-16 at halftime. They added 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 156.5 O/U line.
Rhode Island’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points on 55.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.9%, thanks in part to their 63.2% shooting on two-point attempts and 43.5% from beyond the arc.
The Rams dished out 20 assists, with Sebastian Thomas contributing 10 dimes to go along with 15 points and 50% shooting from three. Javonte Brown was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 8 of 9 shots for 17 points in just 23 minutes.
Rhode Island’s defense struggled, giving up 53 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 34 made field goals on 61 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Rams gave up 24 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 63% success rate. From three-point range, they allowed 10 threes on 23 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 43%.