The Davidson Wildcats (16-5, 7-1 A10) welcome the Rhode Island Rams (12-9, 5-4 A10) to Belk Arena as they try to lengthen their five-game home winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Rhode Island Rams at Davidson Wildcats Betting Prediction
The Rams will be looking for a similar result after beating the Saint Louis Billikens in their last outing, 65-54. The Rams made 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 16.1). Rhode Island was led by Tyrese Martin, who finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The last time the Wildcats played, they defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 75-66. Davidson’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over St. Bonaventure. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.306 (above their season average of 0.188), while the Bonnies posted a mark of 0.175 (below their season average of 0.216). Kellan Grady was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
Davidson appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Wildcats rank 89th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.483), while Rhode Island is 307th in effective field goal percentage (0.477).
After the Wildcats won two out of three matchups against the Rams last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last contest, Davidson won 58-57. Davidson did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (14-16; 87.5 percent). Rhode Island, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 18.8).
Rhode Island Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Davidson ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Rhode Island ranks 250th (19.1).
The Wildcats rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Rams rank 104th (3.4).
Rhode Island ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Davidson ranks 113th (12.9).
The Wildcats rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Rams rank 83rd (6.0).
Rhode Island averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 73rd in the NCAA. Davidson ranks 114th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
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The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
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