Saint Louis vs Rhode Island Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 12

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  • Saint Louis (12-18) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Rhode Island (12-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Saint Louis / Rhode Island TV channel: ESPN+

The Saint Louis Billikens (12-18) visit Barclays Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams (12-18) on Mar. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EDT in Brooklyn, NY.

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

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Saint Louis-2.5 -110O 155.5 -110-145
Rhode Island +2.5 -110U 155.5 -110+120

Saint Louis vs Rhode Island Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Saint Louis 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 Rhode Island will cover the spread with 56.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 away games (+13.40 Units / 122% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Saint Louis have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+3.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.85 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 17 games (+3.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games (+2.05 Units / 9% ROI)

Saint Louis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Louis has a 13-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI).

  • 12-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.05 Units / -0.09% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.85 Units / 14.7% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.75 Units / -23.48% ROI

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 11-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.85 Units / -26.78% ROI).

  • 11-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.65 Units / -10.01% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 14.57% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.85 Units / -23.75% 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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