Rhode Island (7-0) vs Yale (4-4)
Game Info: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Thomas M. Ryan Center)
Betting Odds: Rhode Island -3.5/ Yale +3.5 — Over/Under: 156.5
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In this article we will formulate a Yale vs Rhode Island prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 2nd at the Thomas M. Ryan Center in Kingston, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Yale Bulldogs are 4-4 this year after they lost to Delaware by a score of 100-94 in their last game. Yale trailed 47-42 at halftime and allowed 53 points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 47.8% from the field, 27.8% on three pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Nick Townsend led Yale with 20 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs defeated Fairfield by a score of 91-66 and Stony Brook by a score of 86-64. Yale has scored 84.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.5 points against per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 20.1 assists per game this season. John Poulakidas is averaging 20.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Yale is shooting 50.8% from the field, 71% on free throws, and 40.1% on three pointers this year.
Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview
The Rhode Island Rams are 7-0 this season after they defeated UT Arlington by a score of 83-78 in their last game. Rhode Island led 44-41 at halftime and they were able to hang on for the victory in the second half. The Rams shot 55.6% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 60.9% on free throws in the game. Jamarques Lawrence led Rhode Island with 18 points and seven assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Rams defeated Detroit Mercy by a score of 81-75 and Charleston by a score of 91-53. Rhode Island has scored 90.4 points per game and they have allowed 69.4 points against per game, while also averaging 41.9 rebounds and 17.9 assists per game this season. David Green is averaging 15.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Rhode Island is shooting 52.7% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 41.3% on three pointers this year.
Why Rhode Island will beat Yale
- Rhode Island has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Yale has lost three of its last four night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Forty-two of Rhode Island’s last 47 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Twenty of Yale’s last 24 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Yale vs Rhode Island Prediction
Rhode Island comes into this matchup with an undefeated record through seven games, and they are scoring over 90 points per game. The Rams are shooting 52.7% from the field and they are rolling offensively so far this season. Yale already has four losses on the year and just allowed 100 points to Delaware last time out. The Bulldogs are shooting over 50% from the field, but I don’t think they are good enough defensively. Take Rhode Island here.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
