Offense meets defense when the Davidson Wildcats (13-12, 7-6 A10) welcome the Rhode Island Rams (19-6, 11-2 A10) to Belk Arena. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats Betting Prediction
In the Rams’ last game, they blew out the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 73-55. The Rams forced 19 turnovers and held the Hawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.6 (below their season average of 28.3). Rhode Island was led by Jeff Dowtin, who had 14 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
The Wildcats lost a tough one against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks in their last matchup, 73-72. Saint Joseph’s’ 0.575 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Davidson, who had a mark of 0.509. The Hawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.458. With 20 points on 6-for-16 shooting, Kellan Grady was Davidson’s high scorer.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Fatts Russell scored a game-high 26 points and the Rams defeated the Wildcats 69-58. Rhode Island’s 0.278 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Davidson, who had a rate of 0.127.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Davidson (41st in the country with an offensive efficiency of 109.6) takes on the stingy defense of Rhode Island (35th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 93.4). It will also be a matchup of opposite paces as the up-and-down Rams rank 55th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Wildcats rank 301st.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
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Davidson ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Rhode Island ranks 274th (17.6).
The Rams rank 28th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Wildcats rank 231st (33.6).
Rhode Island ranks 17th in steals per game (8.7) while Davidson ranks 184th (5.6).
The Wildcats rank 78th in assists per game (14.3) while the Rams rank 141st in assists allowed per game (12.6).
Rhode Island averages 4.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 54th in the country. Davidson ranks 59th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 6.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (5.2 below their season average).