Rhode Island vs Saint Joseph’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 5

Saint Joseph's head coach Billy Lange yells during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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  • Saint Joseph’s is a -10.5 point favorite vs Rhode Island
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Rhode Island / Saint Joseph’s TV channel: ESPN+

The Rhode Island Rams visit Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena to take on the Saint Joseph’s Hawks on Mar. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Saint Joseph’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).

The Rhode Island vs. Saint Joseph’s Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Rhode Island vs. Saint Joseph’s Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rhode Island+10.5 -105O 155.5 -110+450
Saint Joseph’s -10.5 -115U 155.5 -110-625

Rhode Island vs Saint Joseph’s Prediction for Today:

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

Rhode Island vs Saint Joseph’s Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Saint Joseph’s will cover the spread with 53.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Saint Joseph’s has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 11-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.55 Units / -22.13% ROI).

  • 15-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.85 Units / -16.18% ROI
  • 17-10 when betting the Over for +6 Units / 20.17% ROI
  • 10-17 when betting the Under for -8.65 Units / -29.17% ROI

Saint Joseph’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Joseph’s has a 14-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI).

  • 18-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.7 Units / -5.36% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has a 43% free throw rate (694 free throw attempts/1,598 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 22.7 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Saint Joseph’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Joseph’s made 10.0 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Saint Joseph’s attempted 967 threes last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Saint Joseph’s has made 605 three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Saint Joseph’s has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (942 assists/ 724 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has averaged 5.4 steals per game (312 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

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

Saint Joseph’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Joseph’s has averaged 6.3 steals per game (182 steals/29 games) this season — 4th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Saint Joseph’s has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,661 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Saint Joseph’s averaged 7.1 steals per game (242 steals/34 games) last season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Saint Joseph’s stole the ball 242 times last season — 3rd most among Atlantic 10 Teams


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