Holy Cross vs Rhode Island Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 8

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Rhode Island guard Jaden House (2) attempts a 3-point basket over Dayton guard Enoch Cheeks (6) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 08, 2024, 9:39 AM
  • Rhode Island is a -17.5 point favorite vs Holy Cross
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Holy Cross / Rhode Island TV channel: ESPN+

The Holy Cross Crusaders visit Thomas M. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams on Nov. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kingston, RI.

Rhode Island is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-110).

The Holy Cross vs. Rhode Island Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Holy Cross vs. Rhode Island Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Holy Cross+17.5 -110O 149.5 -115+1000
Rhode Island -17.5 -110U 149.5 -105-2000

Holy Cross vs Rhode Island Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rhode Island will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Holy Cross vs Rhode Island Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rhode Island will cover the spread with 60.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Holy Cross has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.00 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+5.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 17 away games (+4.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Holy Cross has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+2.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+2.15 Units / 10% ROI)

Holy Cross Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Holy Cross has a 0-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 1-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 14.49% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Holy Cross Offensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross averaged 66.5 points per game (2,128 points/32 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Holy Cross had 14.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Holy Cross averaged 66.5 points per game (2,128 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 66.4

Holy Cross averaged 11.1 assists per game (356 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island shot 65% from the free throw line (443/680) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Rhode Island had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (386 assists/ 381 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rhode Island had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (386 assists/ 381 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rhode Island averaged 12.7 turnovers per game (381 turnovers/30 games) last season — 3rd highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Holy Cross Defensive Stats & Trends:

Holy Cross averaged 4.1 steals per game (132 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Holy Cross averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (749 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Holy Cross forced 8.0 turnovers per game (257 turnovers/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Holy Cross allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (281/742) last season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island averaged 4.9 steals per game (147 steals/30 games) last season — 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Rhode Island averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (801 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Rhode Island forced 9.2 turnovers per game (277 turnovers/30 games) last season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Rhode Island averaged 4.9 steals per game (147 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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