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Rhode Island vs St. Joseph’s Prediction 3/5/25 College Basketball Picks
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St. Joseph's (19-10) vs Rhode Island (17-11)
March 5, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: St. Joseph's -10.5 — Over/Under: 155.5
The Rhode Island Rams and Saint Joseph’s Hawks meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. Here’s a Rhode Island vs Saint Joseph’s Prediction. This article will include a Rhode Island vs Saint Joseph’s Pick.
Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview
The Rhode Island Rams lost to UMASS and Dayton, and they play Fordham next. Rhode Island is 3-7 in its last 10 games after being 13-3 on January 13.
The Rhode Island Rams are averaging 78.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 74.4 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Sebastian Thomas is averaging 17.5 points and 6.1 assists, while David Green is averaging 14.9 points and 5.9 rebounds. Jaden House is the third double-digit scorer and Jamarques Lawrence is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Rhode Island Rams are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Rhode Island Rams are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Preview
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks beat St. Bonaventure and Fordham, and they play La Salle next. It’s senior night for a Saint Joseph’s roster that has two seniors, Erik Reynolds II and Justice Ajogbor.
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are averaging 75.4 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 67.8 points on 41 percent shooting. Xzayvier Brown is averaging 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Erik Reynolds II is averaging 16.4 points and 2.7 rebounds. Rasheer Fleming is the third double-digit scorer and Derek Simpson is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Saint Joseph’s Hawks will win
- Saint Joseph’s has won each of its last nine Wednesday home games.
- Rhode Island has lost each of its last six road games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Saint Joseph’s has won the first half in each of its last four games against Rhode Island at Michael J. Hagan Arena.
Why the Rhode Island Rams will win
- Rhode Island has won each of its last three games against Saint Joseph’s following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Saint Joseph’s’ last 13 games at Michael J. Hagan Arena has produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Four of Rhode Island’s last five night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Saint Joseph’s ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.8).
- Saint Joseph’s ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (41.0%).
- Rhode Island ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (70.3).
Rhode Island vs Saint Joseph’s Injury Report
Rhode Island doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Saint Joseph’s will be without Khaafiq Myers and Steven Solano.
Rhode Island vs Saint Joseph’s Prediction
Rhode Island has simply fallen off a cliff, as the Rams were 10 games above a .500 record and now can’t stop anyone defensively and has lost seven of its last 10 games. Rhode Island is also 11-16 ATS on the season and has won just one of nine road games. Saint Joseph’s has seen 12 of its 19 wins come at home and its senior night for one of its best players. Saint Joseph’s is fighting for a potential top-four seed in the Atlantic 10 Tournament and has covered each of its last seven games. If you needed any more reasons to fade Rhode Island, there you go. This is a double-digit line for a reason, folks. Give me Saint Joseph’s in a home blowout, as the Hawks win 20 games for a second straight season and the 25th time in school history.
