The Rhode Island Rams (1-1) go head-to-head against the Harvard Crimson (2-1) at the Thomas M. Ryan Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Harvard Crimson at Rhode Island Rams ATS Prediction
The Crimson come in on a high note after edging the Massachusetts Minutemen in their last game, 74-71. Harvard had a better effective field goal percentage (0.552 vs. 0.500). Massachusetts, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 14.8). Harvard rallied around Chris Lewis, who led the team in scoring with 16 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
The last time the Rams were in action, they were beaten by the Charleston Cougars, 66-55. One of Charleston’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Rhode Island had 16. Rhode Island’s Cyril Langevine put together a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
There’s a decent chance that Harvard struggles to create turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Rhode Island ranks 17th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.4 percent), while Harvard has forced the 175th-most turnovers (19.0 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Rhode Island ranks 56th in steals per game (7.2) while Harvard ranks 230th (5.4).
The Crimson rank 40th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Rams rank 165th (34.8).
Rhode Island ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (16.7) while Harvard ranks 126th (21.2).
The Crimson rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Rams rank 110th (3.1).
Rhode Island ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Harvard ranks 83rd (12.4).
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