Saint Louis Billikens Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Rhode Island Rams

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Rhode Island when they take on the Saint Louis Billikens on Friday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Saint Louis Billikens betting line as 15-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Rhode Island Rams vs Saint Louis Billikens Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Rhode Island Rams will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Friday; they are 5-6 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Saint Louis Billikens are 4-6 ATS. Rhode Island Rams are 5-6 on betting the total; Saint Louis Billikens are 3-7.

The Billikens - Rams odds would favor the Rams if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Saint Louis is rated No. 290 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Rhode Island is at No. 43.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Saint Louis's No. 259-ranked offense, averaging 61.17 PPG, against a Rams defense that ranks No. 54 at 65.17 PPG. The Billikens field goal percentage has averaged 39.2% so far, less than the Rams marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.71% per game.