The Rhode Island Rams will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the La Salle Explorers at Thomas M. Ryan Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the La Salle Explorers before tip-off in this one found them as 15.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
La Salle Explorers vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 10-7 and 5-10 ATS Rhode Island Rams will face the 5-9 La Salle Explorers, who own a 3-8 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Rhode Island Rams are 7-7-1 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the La Salle Explorers are 5-6.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Rhode Island Rams at No. 63 and the La Salle Explorers at No. 300 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Rhode Island's No. 176-ranked scoring average of 71.12 PPG, against a La Salle Explorers defense rated No. 182 and allowing 73.5 PPG. The Rhode Island Rams FG% has averaged 44.11% to date this season, more than the La Salle Explorers shooters have managed so far (41.77% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
La Salle was run off the court by the Spiders on Wednesday as Richmond routed them 83-61 at Robins Center.
The Rams got 17 points from Hassan Martin, but it was St. Bonaventure that prevailed in a 69-64 final on Wednesday at Reilly Center.
Next Betting Matchups
La Salle home to Temple, Wednesday, January 20th
Rhode Island at George Washington, Friday, January 22nd