Rhode Island vs La Salle Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rhode Island vs La Salle prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview

The Rhode Island Rams are 14-5 (3-4) this year after they lost to VCU by a score of 81-57 in their last game. Rhode Island trailed 40-34 at halftime and only scored 23 points in the second half in the loss. The Rams shot 38.8% from the field, 34.8% on three-pointers, and 52.4% on free throws in the game. Sebastian Thomas led Rhode Island with 19 points and five rebounds, while Jaden House added 15 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Rams defeated Davidson by a score of 92-90 but did lose to Loyola by a score of 81-77 before that. Rhode Island has alternated wins and losses over their last eight games and they are currently tied for eighth in the A-10 standings. Rhode Island has scored 79.2 points per game and they have allowed 72.4 points per game, while also averaging 39.4 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. Sebastian Thomas is averaging 19.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, while David Green is averaging 15.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Rhode Island is shooting 45.9% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this season. 

La Salle Explorers Betting Preview

The La Salle Explorers are 10-9 (2-4) this season after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 64-52 in their last game. La Salle trailed 31-25 at halftime and only managed 27 points in the second half in the loss. The Explorers shot 33.8% from the field, 11.8% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Deuce Jones led La Salle with 10 points and four rebounds, while Demetrius Lilley added nine points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Explorers lost to UMass by a score of 82-60 but did beat Davidson by a score of 79-76 before that. La Salle has lost four of their last six games and they are currently near the bottom of the A-10 standings. La Salle has scored 75.5 points per game and they have allowed 74.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. Corey McKeithan is averaging 15.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Daeshon Shepherd is averaging 11.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this year. La Salle is shooting 42.5% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 32.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why La Salle will beat Rhode Island

• La Salle has won each of its last six day games at John Glaser Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rhode Island has lost eight of its last nine Saturday day road games against Conference opponents.
• Rhode Island has lost the first half in 19 of its last 24 day games against Conference opponents.

Rhode Island vs La Salle Prediction 

La Salle comes into this contest trying to snap a two-game losing streak and they will be at home for this game. The Explorers are shooting just 42.5% from the field this year and they have scored 52 and 60 points in their last two games. Rhode Island hasn’t been able to string any wins together over the last few weeks, but they are shooting nearly 46% from the field and they are scoring 79.2 points per game on the year. Both teams have allowed quite a few points on defense, but Rhode Island has allowed at least 81 points in three straight games. Take La Salle to bounce back at home.