Rhode Island vs Yale Prediction 12-2-24 College Basketball Picks
Yale (4-4) vs. Rhode Island (7-0)
December 2, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Rhode Island -3.5 Over/Under: +157
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The Yale Bulldogs and Rhode Island Rams meet Monday in college basketball action at the Thomas M. Ryan Center. Here’s a Rhode Island vs Yale Prediction. This article will include a Rhode Island vs Yale Pick.
Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Yale Bulldogs beat Fairfield, lost to Delaware, and they play Vermont, Akron, and Howard next. The Yale Bulldogs are averaging 84.8 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.5 points on 42.1 percent shooting. John Poulakidas is averaging 20.6 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Nick Townsend is averaging 13 points and 6.1 rebounds. Bez Mbeng is the third double-digit scorer and Samson Aletan is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Yale Bulldogs are shooting 40.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71 percent from the free throw line. The Yale Bulldogs are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview
The Rhode Island Rams beat UT Arlington and Detroit Mercy, and they play Providence, Brown, and Central Connecticut next. The Rhode Island Rams are averaging 90.6 points on 52.7 percent shooting and allowing 69.6 points on 37 percent shooting. David Green is averaging 15.9 points and 1.3 assists, while Sebastian Thomas is averaging 15.8 points and 4.2 rebounds. Jaden House is the third double-digit scorer and Javonte Brown is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Rhode Island Rams are shooting 41.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The Rhode Island Rams are allowing 28.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Yale Bulldogs will win
- Yale has won 10 of its last 11 Monday games.
- Rhode Island has lost three of its last four night games against the Ivy League.
- Yale has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Rhode Island’s last 10 games against the Ivy League Conference have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Twenty of Yale’s last 24 night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Rhode Island ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (22.6).
- Rhode Island ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (32.3).
- Yale ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (20.1).
- Yale ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.92).
Rhode Island vs Yale Prediction
The Rhode Island Rams are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but they’re just 2-4 ATS and allow teams to hang around. The Yale Bulldogs have covered 5 of their 7 games, and that includes taking Purdue and Minnesota down to the wire. Yale has the offensive horses to steal this game outright and has already proven itself against quality teams. Give me the points with Yale.
