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Northwestern vs Rhode Island Prediction Basketball Picks 11-18-23
Northwestern Wildcats (3-0) vs Rhode Island Rams (3-0)
2023-11-18 14:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Northwestern Wildcats -8.5 -- Over/Under: 136
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The Rhode Island Rams and Northwestern Wildcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview
The Rhode Island Rams look for another win to improve to 4-0 on the year. The Rhode Island Rams beat Wagner on Tuesday. The Rhode Island Rams are averaging 81 points on 53.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 36.9 percent shooting. Jaden House is averaging 20.7 points and 0.7 assists, while Zek Montgomery is averaging 14.7 points and 6.3 rebounds. Jeremy Foumena is the third double-digit scorer and David Fuchs is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Rhode Island Rams are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 55.1 percent from the free throw line. The Rhode Island Rams are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game.
Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview
The Northwestern Wildcats look for a win to remain undefeated on the season. The Northwestern Wildcats beat Western Michigan on Tuesday. The Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 68.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 62 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Boo Buie is averaging 21 points and 1.3 rebounds, while Brooks Barnhizer is averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds. Ryan Langborg is the third double-digit scorer and Ty Berry is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Northwestern Wildcats are shooting 27.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern Wildcats are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 25 rebounds per game.
Randy’s Pick
This is a spot where we can find out a lot about the Rhode Island Rams and if this start is real or not. The Northwestern Wildcats are a team with talent and experience and could be a factor in the Big Ten this season. That Northwestern defense is no joke, and beating Dayton was enough to turn heads. Northwestern is a team to watch as the schedule picks up, and I’m not eager to step in front of this group. I’ll lay the points with Northwestern.