Rhode Island vs UMass Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

Massachusetts head coach Frank Martin is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • UMass is a -1.5 point favorite vs Rhode Island
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Rhode Island / UMass TV channel: ESPN+

The Rhode Island Rams visit Mullins Center to take on the UMass Minutemen on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Amherst, MA, MA, USA.

UMass is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Rhode Island vs. UMass Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rhode Island+1.5 -110O 154.5 -105+100
UMass -1.5 -110U 154.5 -115-120

Rhode Island vs UMass Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rhode Island will win this college basketball game with 79.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rhode Island vs UMass Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UMass will cover the spread with 51.5% 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 (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Massachusetts has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.70 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Massachusetts has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Massachusetts has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.45 Units / -19.12% ROI).

  • 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.85 Units / -15.32% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Over for +5 Units / 17.45% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.55 Units / -26.44% ROI

UMass Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UMass has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

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 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (761 assists/ 736 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rhode Island is shooting 68% from the free throw line (920/1,363) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

UMass Offensive Stats & Trends:

UMass is shooting 30% from three (357/1,204) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UMass has averaged 14.6 offensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/28 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

UMass has an eFG% of 46% this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

UMass has a TS% of 42% this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has averaged 5.4 steals per game (309 steals/57 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

UMass Defensive Stats & Trends:

UMass has averaged 7.7 steals per game (445 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

UMass has 217 steals this season — 4th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

UMass has 445 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

UMass has averaged 7.8 steals per game (217 steals/28 games) this season — 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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