The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Rhode Island and UMass on Wednesday, with the host Rams trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Rhode Island Rams as -14-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
UMass Minutemen vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UMass Minutemen will look to cover the spread vs the Rhode Island Rams on Wednesday, as the Minutemen are 10-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Rams are 7-7 ATS. UMass is 8-9 against the total, while Rhode Island is 8-6 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 14-rated Rhode Island Rams and the No. 174-ranked UMass Minutemen, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Rhode Island's No. 97-ranked scoring average of 77.06 PPG, against a UMass Minutemen defense rated No. 114 and allowing 70.39 PPG. The Rhode Island Rams FG% has averaged 46.42% to date this season, more than the UMass Minutemen shooters have managed so far (45.71% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Minutemen grabbed a 72-69 win over the Hawks on Sunday, behind a 27-point effort from Luwane Pipkins at Mullins Center.
The Rams got 20 points from E.C. Matthews as Rhode Island ran past St. Bonaventure 87-73 on Saturday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UMass home to Saint Louis, Saturday, January 20th
Rhode Island at Dayton, Saturday, January 20th