It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Rhode Island Rams (11-9, 4-4 A10) welcome the Saint Louis Billikens (14-7, 5-3 A10) to the Thomas M. Ryan Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Saint Louis Billikens at Rhode Island Rams Betting Prediction
In the Billikens’ last contest, they were defeated by the Richmond Spiders, 84-81. One of Richmond’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 17-18 (94.4 percent), while the Billikens were 12-17 (70.6 percent). Javon Bess was the top scorer from either team with 31 points on 10-for-26 shooting.
The Rams lost a close one to the Duquesne Dukes in their last contest, 75-72. Duquesne won the rebounding battle. The Dukes had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 10), defensive rebounds (23 vs. 18) and total rebounds (41 vs. 28). With 24 points on 10-for-16 shooting, Cyril Langevine was the game’s leading scorer.
The offense of Rhode Island will square off against the stingy defense of Saint Louis. The Rams rank 250th in offensive efficiency, while the Billikens are 23rd in defensive efficiency. The Billikens should have the edge on that end of the court.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Rams lost 60-53. Tyrese Martin put up 18 points and six rebounds. The Billikens’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Rams. Saint Louis had a rate of 15.6, while Rhode Island posted a mark of 22.4.
Saint Louis Billikens vs. Rhode Island Rams Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Saint Louis, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Louis averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. Rhode Island ranks 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 3.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
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