Thomas M. Ryan Center features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Rhode Island Rams and the visiting George Mason Patriots in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Rhode Island sat as -17-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
George Mason Patriots vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Rhode Island Rams sit at 8-3 (4-5 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the George Mason Patriots are currently 6-7 (3-7 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Rhode Island is 4-5 OU, and George Mason is 4-6 OU.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 63 (Rhode Island) and the No. 252 (George Mason) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Rhode Island's No. 125 nationally ranked offense (76 points per game) against a George Mason Patriots defense that sits as the No. 159 at 72.38 PPG. The Rhode Island Rams have been averaging 46.34% from the field, more than the Patriots have managed so far this season (42.68% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Justin Kier scored 22 points leading the Patriots to a 86-79 victory over Morgan State at EagleBank Arena on Friday.
Rhode Island cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Florida Gulf Coast out of the gym and running up a 80-60 score at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Next Betting Matchups
George Mason at UMass, Wednesday, January 3rd
Rhode Island at La Salle, Wednesday, January 3rd