The Rhode Island Rams will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Iona Gaels at Thomas M. Ryan Center on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Rhode Island sat as -11.5-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
Iona Gaels vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Iona Gaels have watched them go 6-5 and 5-3 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Rhode Island Rams are at 6-3 and 3-4 ATS. In totals betting, the Rhode Island Rams are 3-4, while the Iona Gaels have a 3-5 mark.
The Rhode Island Rams sit at No. 76 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Iona Gaels sit at No. 118 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Rhode Island's No. 145-ranked scoring average of 75.11 PPG, against a Iona Gaels defense rated No. 195 and allowing 74.82 PPG. The Rhode Island Rams FG% has averaged 46.62% to date this season, more than the Iona Gaels shooters have managed so far (44.64% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Iona earned a 82-68 victory over Holy Cross on Tuesday, getting 22 points from Schadrac Casimir at Hart Recreation Center.
Rhode Island got 21 points from Jared Terrell en route to a 68-62 victory over College of Charleston on Saturday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
- Iona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Iona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Iona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Rhode Island
- Iona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
- Rhode Island is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rhode Island's last 5 games
- Rhode Island is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
- Rhode Island is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Iona
Next Betting Matchups
Iona at Niagara, Friday, December 29th
Rhode Island at Florida Gulf Coast, Wednesday, December 27th
