St. Joseph’s vs Rhode Island Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks and Rhode Island Rams meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Thomas M. Ryan Center. Here’s a St. Joseph’s vs. Rhode Island prediction. This article will include a St. Joseph’s vs. Rhode Island pick.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Preview

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks beat George Mason and Loyola Chicago, and they play Davidson next. Saint Joseph’s has won 10 of its last 13 games.

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are averaging 76.6 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.1 points on 41 percent shooting. Jaiden Glover-Toscano is averaging 15.9 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Deuce Jones is averaging 15.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. Derek Simpson is the third double-digit scorer, and Dasear Haskins is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.

Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview

The Rhode Island Rams lost to La Salle and St. Bonaventure and play Duquesne next. Rhode Island has lost 4 of its last 5 games.

The Rhode Island Rams are averaging 74.4 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.9 points on 44 percent shooting. Tyler Cochran is averaging 14.7 points and 1.8 assists, while Jonah Hinton is averaging 13.6 points and 3 rebounds. Jahmere Tripp is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Corey is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Rhode Island Rams are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Rhode Island Rams are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Rhode Island Rams will win

• Saint Joseph’s has lost each of its last four games at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
• The home team has won six of Rhode Island’s last seven games.

Why the Saint Joseph’s Hawks will win

• Rhode Island has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Saint Joseph’s has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rhode Island has lost the first half in five of its last six day games.

Total Points: Facts

• Four of Saint Joseph’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
• Seven of Rhode Island’s last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Rhode Island ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.86).
• Rhode Island ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.3).
• Saint Joseph’s ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.0).
• Saint Joseph’s ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (69.0%).

St. Joseph’s vs Rhode Island Prediction

Rhode Island is usually strong at home and has shown flashes against quality teams this season. We saw it against Saint Louis. However, Rhode Island has done nothing since that win and keeps having hiccups defensively. St. Joseph’s has four road wins and is 7-3 SU and 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games overall. St. Joseph’s recently upset Dayton, beat a good George Washington team and has a road upset over St. Bonaventure. Rhode Island is also 12-16 ATS on the season. You can argue St. Joseph’s is the better team overall. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: St. Joseph's +3.5