Yale vs Rhode Island Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 2

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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  • Rhode Island is a -3.5 point favorite vs Yale
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Yale / Rhode Island TV channel: ESPN+

The Yale Bulldogs visit Thomas M. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams on Dec. 2. 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 -3.5 (-105).

The Yale vs. Rhode Island Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Yale+3.5 -115O 155.5 -105+135
Rhode Island -3.5 -105U 155.5 -115-160

Yale vs Rhode Island Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rhode Island will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Yale vs Rhode Island Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Yale will cover the spread with 52.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Yale has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+8.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Yale have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+8.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 away games (+2.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.00 Units / 9% ROI)

Yale Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Yale has a 5-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.9 Units / -24.79% ROI
  • 6-1 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 63.64% ROI
  • 1-6 when betting the Under for -5.6 Units / -72.73% ROI

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 2-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 5-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -12 Units / -18.26% ROI
  • 5-1 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI
  • 1-5 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -68.18% ROI

Yale Offensive Stats & Trends:

Yale had 16.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Yale averaged 74.4 points per game (2,381 points/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Yale had a TS% of 49% last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 49%

Yale averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (307 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

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

Yale Defensive Stats & Trends:

Yale averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (829 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Yale allowed opponents to shoot 42% (763/1,827) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale averaged 6.2 steals per game (198 steals/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Yale allowed 8.0 made three-pointers per game last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 8.2

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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