The Rhode Island Rams (5-3) face off against the Bucknell Bison (4-5) in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Bucknell Bison ATS Prediction
The last time the Rams played, they blew out the Bryant Bulldogs, 97-63. The Rams had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.576 vs. 0.382) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 15.9). Rhode Island was led by Jeff Dowtin, who finished with 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.
The Bison won a close one over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in their last matchup, 88-85. The Bison had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 22.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.560 vs. 0.517). With 15 points and 16 rebounds, Nate Sestina had a good performance for Bucknell.
The physical Bucknell offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Bison rank 92nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.298, while Rhode Island ranks 319th in FTA rate allowed (0.298) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Rhode Island vs. Bucknell Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Rhode Island ranks 135th in rebounds per game (35.9) while Bucknell ranks 225th (35.4).
The Rams rank 41st in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Bison rank 101st (6.6).
Rhode Island allows the ninth-fewest three pointers per game (17.3) while Bucknell ranks 38th (19.4).
The Rams rank 93rd in assists per game (14.5) while the Bison rank 112th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
Rhode Island blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 78th in the nation. Bucknell ranks 84th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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