The Richmond Spiders will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Rams in Rhode Island at Thomas M. Ryan Center on Tuesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Rhode Island Rams in this one found them listed as -3.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Spiders was expected to move the line.
Richmond Spiders vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Rhode Island Rams bring a 9-5 record (4-8 ATS) to this tilt against the 8-5 Spiders, who are 4-5 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Rhode Island go 7-4-1 so far and the Richmond Spiders go 7-2.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Rhode Island Rams rated this week at No. 66 and the Richmond Spiders sitting at No. 166.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Rhode Island's No. 176-ranked offense, averaging 71.5 PPG, against a Spiders defense that ranks No. 176 at 72.62 PPG. The Rams field goal percentage has averaged 43.79% so far, less than the Spiders marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.74% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Richmond got 22 points from ShawnDre' Jones but lost anyway, 77-73, to Saint Joseph's on Saturday at Robins Center.
The battle between the Rams and Billikens didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Saint Louis was handed a 85-57 defeat on Saturday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Richmond at Fordham, Sunday, January 10th
Rhode Island at Saint Joseph's, Sunday, January 10th