Lafayette Leopards vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lafayette vs Rhode Island NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Kingston.

Lafayette vs Rhode Island Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Leopards and Rams. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Rams at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -16 against Lafayette in a non-conference matchup.

Lafayette vs. Rhode Island Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Lafayette Leopards at Rhode Island Rams
Where: Kingston at Ryan Center
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds RI -16, LAFAY +825 | RI -1866 O/U 145.5

Leopards Preview: Will the Leopards Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games

The Leopards fell 81-71 to Cornell on Saturday, November 16th. Lafayette entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 33-31 at halftime, the Leopards scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48. The game’s total points landed right on the O/U line of 152.

Leopards Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Lafayette put up 71 points, shooting 42.6% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 26 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they managed 14 offensive rebounds, with 14 assists as a team.

Guy Ragland Jr. led the way with 16 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 4 of 8 from three. Jake Fiegen and Caleb Williams each added 15 points, with Williams connecting on 4 of 5 threes. Luka Savicevic also shot 75% from deep, going 3 for 4.

Leopards Team Defense

Despite Lafayette's defensive struggles, allowing 81 points on 46% shooting, they couldn't contain their opponent's offense. The Leopards gave up 16 field goals from two-point range, with their opponent shooting 48% inside the arc.

From beyond the three-point line, Lafayette allowed 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 70%. The Leopards conceded 12 offensive rebounds.

Rams Preview: Do the Rams Stand a Chance at Home?

Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games

Rhode Island opened their season with a 91-77 win over Holy Cross on Friday. Despite being heavy favorites at -20.5, the Rams didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.

Rhode Island trailed 44-40 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Holy Cross 51-33 to secure the win.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Rhode Island's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points on 54.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.6%, thanks in large part to their 69.4% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit just 28.6% of their shots, connecting on 6 of 21 attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Rams were solid, making 23 of 29 attempts for a 79.3% shooting percentage. They also dished out 19 assists, with Tyler Boston leading the way with 5 dimes. Joe Nugent was the top scorer, finishing with 27 points and hitting 7 of 14 from three-point range.

Rams Team Defense

Rhode Island's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Rams allowed the opposing team to shoot 69% from two-point range, with 25 made baskets on 36 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Rhode Island held their opponent to 28% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 21 attempts. The Rams also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 23 of those shots for 79%.

Leopards vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Lafayette has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 66 points per game in these games.
Through their last three home games, Rhode Island has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 62 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Leopards have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Rams struggled vs the spread going just 1-4. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.