Yale Bulldogs vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Rams. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Rams at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 155.5 points, with Rhode Island being favored by -3.5 over Yale.
YALE BULLDOGS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -3.5
This game will be played at Ryan Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 2nd.
WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Yale Secure a Road Victory?
Yale dropped to 2-3 on the season after a 100-94 road loss to Delaware on Sunday. The Bulldogs, who were -9 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 194, well over the O/U line of 148.
Yale trailed 47-42 at halftime and couldn’t make up the difference in the 2nd half, as they scored 52 points but allowed 53.
Yale’s offense put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field. They hit 55.1% of their two-point attempts and struggled from deep, making just 27.8% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, connecting on 83.3% of their 30 attempts.
John Camden led the way with 30 points, hitting 7 of 11 threes at a 63.6% clip. Cavan Reilly added 23 points, making 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Nick Townsend and Bez Mbeng each contributed 20 points, with Mbeng hitting 3 of 5 threes.
Yale’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 made field goals on 55 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Yale’s opponents hit 16 threes on 34 attempts, shooting 47%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26, shooting 86%.
Can Rhode Island Secure a Home Victory?
Rhode Island Rams Recent Game
Rhode Island picked up an 83-78 road win over UT Arlington on Thursday. The Rams were -7.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 161, just over the O/U line of 158.5.
Rhode Island led 44-41 at halftime and outscored UT Arlington 39-37 in the 2nd half to secure the win.
Rhode Island’s offense shined in their last game, putting up 83 points on 55.6% shooting from the field. They connected on 45% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 20 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 63%.
Sebastian Thomas, Jamarques Lawrence, and Jaden Wells each scored 18 points, with Lawrence adding 7 assists. Thomas shot 66.7% from the field, while Raysean Seamster was even more efficient, hitting 71.4% of his shots.
Despite Rhode Island holding their opponent to 39% shooting, the Rams still gave up 78 points. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 41% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Rhode Island’s defense saw their opponent hit 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 75%.