GAME:  667 Rhode Island vs  668 West Virginia
TIME:    12/1 2:00p EST
SPREAD:  West Virginia -9 
TOTAL:  141.5
SPORTSBOOK:  5Dimes Sportsbook 

The (5-2) Rhode Island Rams visit the undefeated (6-0) West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Rhode Island beat Manhattan by nine at home in its last outing while West Virginia won 75-63 in Riviera Maya over Wichita State in its most recent game. These teams met last year in West Virginia and the Rams won easily 83-70.  

RHODE ISLAND RAMS

The Rams are averaging 72 points per game on offense while allowing 69 points per game on defense. Rhode Island is shooting 42% from the field and only 28% from 3. The Rams turn the ball over 13 times per game however they do make 8 steals per game and are forcing 15 turnovers per game.

Rhode Island’s guard,  Russell is having a great season, averaging 19.6 points, 4.1 assists and 3.6 rebounds, and the junior ranks sixth in the nation and second in the Atlantic 10 with 3.29 steals per game. In last season’s win over the Mountaineers, Dowtin (15.0 points) had 18 points, seven assists, and five rebounds while Russell also had 18 points to go with six rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS

The Mountaineers have held opposing teams to 34% shooting from the field this year, which is #1 in the NCAA. West Virginia averages 72 points per game on offense while shooting 42% from the field and 30% from 3. West Virginia is holding opponents to only 60 points per game while forcing 14 turnovers with eight steals and four blocks per game.

West Virginia’s Oscar Tshiebwe has averaged 12.5 points and 9.8 rebounds while Jermaine Haley has put up 11.3 points and 6.7 rebounds. For the Rams, Fatts Russell has averaged 19.6 points, 4.9 assists and 3.3 steals while Jeff Dowtin has put up 15 points.  

MATCHUP SUMMARY

The Mountaineers will be looking for revenge in this game after last year’s blowout loss at home to the Rams.  West Virginia dominates the boards and will control the tempo of the game to keep Rhode Island from scoring. West Virginia has outstanding defense I will keep them from scoring while the Rams will not be able to stop their offense look for a big win here from West Virginia. 

TRENDS

RHODE ISLAND:

• URI are 8-24 ATS in their last 32 Sun. games.
• URI are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Big 12.
• URI are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

WEST VIRGINIA:

• WVU are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 vs. Atlantic 10.

BETTING ANGLES:

Data Analysis:   West Virginia -9 / Under 141.5
Fade the Public:   Rhode Island +9 / Over 141.5 
Sharp Action:    no data / no data

Rhode Island vs. West Virginia – College Basketball prediction pick