Rhode Island vs La Salle Prediction 2/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Rhode Island Rams and La Salle Explorers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the John Glaser Arena. Here’s a Rhode Island vs La Salle prediction. This article will include a Rhode Island vs La Salle pick.

Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview

The Rhode Island Rams lost to Fordham, beat Saint Louis, and play St. Bonaventure next. Rhode Island has lost 3 of its last 5 games.

The Rhode Island Rams are averaging 75.4 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 71.6 points on 44 percent shooting. Tyler Cochran is averaging 15 points and 1.9 assists, while Jonah Hinton is averaging 14.1 points and 3 rebounds. Jahmere Tripp is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Corey is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Rhode Island Rams are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Rhode Island Rams are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.

La Salle Explorers Betting Preview

The La Salle Explorers lost to VCU and Duquesne, and they play George Washington next. La Salle has lost 6 straight games.

The La Salle Explorers are averaging 65.6 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 72.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Jaeden Marshall is averaging 12 points and 2.2 rebounds, while Jerome Brewer Jr. is averaging 11.4 points and 4.3 rebounds. Josiah Harris is dishing 0.5 assists, and Rob Dockery is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The La Salle Explorers are shooting 29.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The La Salle Explorers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.

Why the La Salle Explorers will win

• Rhode Island has lost each of its last three games at John Glaser Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won seven of La Salle’s last nine games.
• La Salle has won the first half in five of its last six day games against Rhode Island.

Why the Rhode Island Rams will win

• La Salle has lost each of its last six games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rhode Island’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.
• Twenty of La Salle’s last 25 day games at John Glaser Arena have produced a total of 136+ points.

Rhode Island vs La Salle Prediction

Under normal circumstances this would be a letdown spot for Rhode Island after beating Saint Louis. However, La Salle hasn’t won a game since January 21 and can’t score the ball. This is also a revenge spot for Rhode Island after losing to La Salle last month as 11.5-point underdogs. This feels like a spot for Rhode Island to stack wins and move up in the A10 standings with March right around the corner. I’m going to lay the reasonable number with Rhode Island on the road.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Rhode Island -4.5