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Planning on watching today's Hawks and Rams game? Catch the action at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Atlantic 10 matchup, the Hawks are the betting favorite against the Rams. The over/under for the game is 145 points.

SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS 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 3rd.

WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-67 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 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 141 points.

Can Saint Joseph's Grab a Win on the Road?

Heading into their 14th game of the season, Saint Joseph's holds a 10-3 overall record. In their last five road games, which includes those from last year, Saint Joseph's has gone 2-3. Saint Joseph's is currently sitting above .500 in terms of their ATS record, with a solid 10-3 mark. In away games, Saint Joseph's has been profitable vs. the spread at 3-1 this season, and they have a respectable 7-3 ATS record in their last ten games on the road.

Through 13 games, Saint Joseph's has an over/under record of 5-7-1 with their games averaging a combined 142.6 points per game so far. Looking at the Hawks' last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 154 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the Saint Joseph's offense tallied 97 points in a matchup against Loyola Maryland. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.8%, and they made 15 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Hawks offense has been good from outside, hitting 37% of their three-pointers on an average of 30.7 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.

Currently, the Hawks' defense holds the 43rd rank in the nation, allowing 64.7 points per game. The Saint Joseph's defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 56 points and allowed Loyola Maryland to connect on 15 threes.

Do the Rams Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Rhode Island has played in 14 games so far this year and has a record of 6-7. In their previous ten games at home, Rhode Island has a 6-4 record, including last year. As Rhode Island enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 4-6-1. In their last ten games, Rhode Island has gone 1-3 vs. the spread.

Through 13 games, Rhode Island has an over/under record of 7-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 146 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Rams' games have averaged 142 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-1.

Rhode Island's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 82 points against Northeastern. They had an overall field goal percentage of 55.4% and made 13/20 free throws. Offensively, the Rams have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 89th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 175th in percentage and 312nd in three-pointers made.

On defense, Rhode Island is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.5 threes per game vs. Saint Joseph's. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.0%.