The West Virginia Mountaineers (6-3) take on the Rhode Island Rams (4-3) at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Rhode Island Rams vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Prediction
In the Rams’ last outing, they thoroughly outplayed the Bryant Bulldogs, 97-63. The Rams had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.576 vs. 0.382) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 15.9). Rhode Island was lifted by Jeff Dowtin, who had 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.
The Mountaineers lost to the Buffalo Bulls in their last contest, 99-94. Buffalo’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over West Virginia. The Bulls had a rate of 10.5, while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 18.9. With 22 points on 6-for-16 shooting, Lamont West was West Virginia’s leading scorer.
It could be a sloppy game for the West Virginia offense. Dating back to last season, West Virginia ranks 326th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while the disruptive defense of Rhode Island has forced the 34th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.8 percent).
Rhode Island Rams vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – West Virginia, ATS Winner – West Virginia, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
West Virginia ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Rhode Island ranks 218th (20.0).
The Rams rank 54th in steals per game (7.4) while the Mountaineers rank 208th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
West Virginia ranks ninth in rebounds per game (38.8) while Rhode Island ranks 153rd (35.8).
The Mountaineers rank seventh in blocks per game (5.3) while the Rams rank 91st (3.6).
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