Massachusetts Minutemen vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup

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

Massachusetts vs Rhode Island Prediction

Looking to win big? The Minutemen and Rams face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams are hosting the game at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -6 to win at home against Massachusetts.

Massachusetts vs. Rhode Island Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Massachusetts Minutemen at Rhode Island Rams
Where: Kingston at Ryan Center
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Betting Odds RI -6, UMASS +196 | RI -240 O/U 155.5

Minutemen Preview: Will Massachusetts Make it Happen on the Road?

Massachusetts Minutemen Recent Game/Games

The Minutemen improved to 8-11 on the season with a 74-61 win over George Washington on Wednesday. Playing at home, Massachusetts entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread.

Massachusetts led 36-29 at halftime and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring George Washington 38-32. The combined points of 135 fell short of the 154.5-point over/under line.

Minutemen Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, Massachusetts put up 74 points, shooting 48.4% from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 13 threes. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 53.2%, and they connected on 49% of their two-point attempts.

Rafael Castro led the way with 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting, while Jaylen Curry and Rahsool Diggins each added 19 points, with Diggins hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Curry also contributed 6 assists, and the Minutemen grabbed 15 offensive rebounds.

Minutemen Team Defense

Despite Massachusetts giving up 61 points, their defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field, including 49% on two-point attempts. The Minutemen also conceded 15 offensive rebounds.

From beyond the arc, Massachusetts allowed 6 threes on 13 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%.

Rams Preview: Can the Rams Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games

Rhode Island’s season record fell to 13-6 after a 70-64 road loss to La Salle on Saturday. The Rams entered the game as slight favorites (-1) but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, falling well short of the 155.5 O/U line.

Rhode Island trailed 33-31 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 37.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Rhode Island struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they connected on 17 of 25 free throws (68%).

Corey McKeithan led the way with 20 points, hitting 2 of 6 from beyond the arc. Sebastian Thomas and Jaden House each added 16 points, with Thomas dishing out 4 assists. The Rams grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with Deuce Jones pulling down 8 boards and Daeshon Shepherd contributing 10 rebounds to go along with his 11 points.

Rams Team Defense

Rhode Island's defense held their opponent to 70 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 40% shooting, with the other team making 16 of 40 shots.

From beyond the arc, Rhode Island allowed 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They sent the other team to the line 32 times, where they converted 23 free throws for 71%.

Minutemen vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Massachusetts has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Rhode Island has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Minutemen have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Rams have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.