It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the La Salle Explorers (3-13, 1-3 A10) welcome the Rhode Island Rams (9-7, 2-2 A10) to Tom Gola Arena. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Network at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Rhode Island Rams vs. La Salle Explorers ATS Prediction
In the Rams’ last contest, they topped the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 75-63. The Rams made 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.460). With 18 points on 5-for-6 shooting, Tyrese Martin was the top scorer from either team.
The Explorers lost a close one to the George Washington Colonials in their last matchup, 59-56. George Washington’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over La Salle. The Colonials had a rate of 0.151 (below their season average of 0.229), while the Explorers posted a mark of 0.109 (below their season average of 0.266). With 11 points on 3-for-12 shooting, Isiah Deas led La Salle in scoring.
The inefficient offense of La Salle will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Rhode Island. The Explorers rank 316th in offensive efficiency, while the Rams are 52nd in defensive efficiency. The Rams figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
After the Rams won both games against the Explorers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Rhode Island won 95-93. Rhode Island had a much better turnover percentage (7.5 vs. 19.8). La Salle, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 14.0).
Rhode Island Rams at La Salle Explorers Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rhode Island ranks 53rd in rebounds per game (38.6) while La Salle ranks 235th (32.6).
The Rams rank 44th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Explorers rank 147th (13.8).
La Salle ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while Rhode Island ranks 79th (21.1).
The Explorers rank 27th in steals per game (8.4) while the Rams rank 81st in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Rhode Island ranks 60th in blocks per game (4.0) while La Salle ranks 85th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Explorers have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (13.5 below their season average).
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