Saint Louis vs Rhode Island Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Rhode Island (11-16) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Saint Louis (10-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • Saint Louis / Rhode Island TV channel: CBSSN

The Saint Louis Billikens (10-17) visit Thomas M. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams (11-16) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Kingston, RI.

Rhode Island is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Saint Louis vs. Rhode Island Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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Saint Louis vs. Rhode Island Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Saint Louis+2.5 -110O 159.5 -105+120
Rhode Island -2.5 -110U 159.5 -115-145

Saint Louis vs Rhode Island Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rhode Island will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Saint Louis vs Rhode Island Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Saint Louis will cover the spread with 55.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 away games (+6.15 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 16 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Saint Louis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Louis has a 11-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.6 Units / -22.22% ROI).

  • 10-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.35 Units / -10.24% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.95 Units / 13.3% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.55 Units / -22.05% ROI

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 10-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.65 Units / -25.71% ROI).

  • 10-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.75 Units / -11.05% ROI
  • 17-10 when betting the Over for +6 Units / 20.24% ROI
  • 10-17 when betting the Under for -8.75 Units / -29.41% ROI

Saint Louis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (814 assists/ 685 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (814 assists/ 685 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (271 assists/ 285 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (271 assists/ 285 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (651 assists/ 734 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (651 assists/ 734 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island is shooting 65% from the free throw line (329/510) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (304 assists/ 297 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Saint Louis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis has forced 10.0 turnovers per game (230 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Saint Louis has allowed 77.3 points per game (1,779 points/23 games) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.2

Saint Louis has allowed 77.3 points per game (1,779 points/23 games) this season — 29th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Saint Louis has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (581 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has averaged 5.1 steals per game (117 steals/23 games) this season — 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Rhode Island has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Rhode Island has averaged 5.1 steals per game (117 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Rhode Island has allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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