Lafayette vs Rhode Island Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 20

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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 20, 2024, 9:35 AM
  • Rhode Island is a -15.5 point favorite vs Lafayette
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Lafayette / Rhode Island TV channel: ESPN+

The Lafayette Leopards visit Thomas M. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams on Nov. 20. 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 -15.5 (-115).

The Lafayette vs. Rhode Island Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Lafayette vs. Rhode Island Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lafayette+15.5 -105O 147.5 -115+875
Rhode Island -15.5 -115U 147.5 -105-1600

Lafayette 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.

Lafayette vs Rhode Island Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rhode Island will cover the spread with 64.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+3.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Lafayette have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 16 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 3-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.95 Units / 44.83% ROI).

  • 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.8 Units / -45% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 20.45% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -27.27% ROI

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 1-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 7.17% ROI
  • 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette averaged 61.9 points per game (1,920 points/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Lafayette shot 31% from three (217/705) last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Lafayette had 13.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Lafayette averaged 7.8 offensive rebounds per game (243 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

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

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Lafayette stole the ball 205 times last season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams

Lafayette averaged 6.6 steals per game (205 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Lafayette allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,060 points/1,739 shots) last season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

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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