Providence vs Rhode Island Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

The Providence Friars and Rhode Island Rams meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Thomas M. Ryan Center. Here’s a Providence vs Rhode Island Prediction. This article will include a Providence vs Rhode Island Pick.

Providence Friars Betting Preview

The Providence Friars lost to Indiana, beat BYU, and they play DePaul, St. Bonaventure, and St. John’s next. The Providence Friars are averaging 71.4 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 63.2 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Bryce Hopkins is averaging 16 points and 5 rebounds, while Jayden Pierre is averaging 13 points and 2.9 rebounds. Bensley Joseph is the third double-digit scorer and Wesley Cardet Jr. is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Providence Friars are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67 percent from the free throw line. The Providence Friars are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.

Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview

The Rhode Island Rams beat UT Arlington and Yale, and they play Brown, Central Connecticut, and Temple next. The Rhode Island Rams are averaging 89.8 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 70.5 points on 37.6 percent shooting. David Green is averaging 17.1 points and 1.3 assists, while Sebastian Thomas is averaging 16.4 points and 4 rebounds. Jaden House is the third double-digit scorer and Javonte Brown is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Rhode Island Rams are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Rhode Island Rams are allowing 27.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Rhode Island Rams will win

• Rhode Island has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Providence has lost three of its last four games.
• Providence has lost the first half in three of its last four games at Thomas M. Ryan Center.

Providence vs Rhode Island Prediction

The Providence Friars are probably the more talented team, and they’ve been fantastic defensively up to this point. However, I’m not sure what else the Rhode Island Rams have to do to deserve respect in the betting market, as they’re undefeated on the season and have played above-average ball at both ends of the floor. Yes, Rhode Island hasn’t been tested yet, as it’s been favored in every game. Still, Rhode Island looks like a legit contender in the A10. Give me the free bucket.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Rhode Island +1.5