Saint Louis Billikens vs Rhode Island Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/24

Planning on watching today’s Billikens and Rams game? Catch the action at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. Saint Louis is favored by -2.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference contest against Rhode Island. The game’s over/under currently sits at 155 points.

SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Rhode Island Rams +2.5

This game will be played at Barclays Center at 4:30 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.

WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Rams.
• Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Do the Billikens Have What it Takes on the Road?

After winning their last game against St. Bonaventure by a score of 73-65, the Saint Louis Billikens will look to build off that momentum as they head on the road to face the Rhode Island Rams. On the season, the Billikens have gone 12-19 overall, including a 5-13 mark in Atlantic 10 play.

As the favorite, Saint Louis has gone 5-3 this season, and they come into this game as 2.5-point favorites. On the road, the Billikens have gone 4-9, and their average scoring margin away from home is -6.9 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone just 3-7.

As the favorite this season, Saint Louis has gone just 2-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Billikens are 4-6 ATS. On the road this year, they have gone 7-6 vs. the spread and their last 3 road games have seen them go 2-1 ATS.

So far this season, the over/under record for Saint Louis games is 17-12-1. The average scoring total in their games is 154.1 points, which is lower than the average over/under line of 149 points. Today’s over/under line of 155 points is higher than the average scoring total in their games. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 168 points.

In their recent matchup, the Saint Louis offense ended with 73 points against St. Bonaventure. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.6% and made 9 threes. Terrence Hargrove Jr. led the scoring for the Billikens, contributing 17 points. Additionally, Larry Hughes Jr. chipped in with 15 points.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, Saint Louis is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 79.5 points per game (322nd). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Saint Louis’ defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 36.7% this season.

No Pressure for Rhode Island as Home Dogs

At home this season, Rhode Island is 8-8, and they have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games at home. Over their last five games at home, they are winless. The Rams’ average scoring margin at home is +0.2 points per game.

As the underdog this season, Rhode Island has gone 6-14, and they have been the underdog in 20 of their 31 games. Coming into this game, they have lost five straight at home.

As the underdog, Rhode Island has gone 8-12 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Rams have a mark of 4-6 vs. the spread. At home, Rhode Island is 6-9-1 ATS this year and they are just 3-7 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games.

The over/under record for Rhode Island this season is 18-11 and the average over/under line in their games is 145.1. So far, 18 of their games have finished with less points than today’s line of 155. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points and their over/under record during that stretch is 1-2.

In contrast to their season average of 72.6 points per game, the Rhode Island had a below average performance. They scored 58 points against Fordham and had a field goal percentage of 39.1%. For the season, the Rhode Island offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 45%. So far, they have hit 51% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 6.5 made three’s per contest.

So far, the Rams’ defense is ranked 282nd in the country at 76.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Fordham, the Rams finished with a field goal percentage of 27% and a total of 50 points vs. Rhode Island.