Saturday’s contest that pits the Rhode Island Rams (13-4, 2-3 A-10) against the Davidson Wildcats (12-5, 2-2 A-10) at Thomas M. Ryan Center has a projected final score of 76-72 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Rhode Island, who is slightly favored in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 2:00 PM ET on January 18.

According to our computer prediction, Rhode Island is projected to cover the spread (1.5) against Davidson. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 146.5 over/under.

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Rhode Island vs. Davidson Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Kingston, Rhode Island
• Venue: Thomas M. Ryan Center
• Line: Rhode Island -1.5
• Point total: 146.5
• Moneyline (to win): Rhode Island -134, Davidson +112

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Rhode Island vs. Davidson Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Rhode Island 76, Davidson 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Rhode Island vs. Davidson

• Pick ATS: Rhode Island (-1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (146.5)

Rhode Island has an 8-8-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Davidson, who is 9-7-0 ATS. The Rams have a 10-6-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Wildcats have a record of 9-7-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score 155.9 points per game, 9.4 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 games, Rhode Island is 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall while Davidson has gone 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall.

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Rhode Island Performance Insights

• The Rams outscore opponents by 8.9 points per game (scoring 79.8 points per game to rank 72nd in college basketball while giving up 70.9 per contest to rank 174th in college basketball) and have a +151 scoring differential overall.
• Rhode Island grabs 37.2 rebounds per game (16th in college basketball) while conceding 32.2 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by five boards per game.
• Rhode Island makes 7.2 three-pointers per game (233rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.4 on average.
• The Rams’ 97.9 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 134th in college basketball, and the 87 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 75th in college basketball.
• Rhode Island forces 11.1 turnovers per game (247th in college basketball) while committing 12 (239th in college basketball play).

Davidson Performance Insights

• The Wildcats outscore opponents by 6.3 points per game (posting 76.1 points per game, 155th in college basketball, and conceding 69.8 per outing, 128th in college basketball) and have a +108 scoring differential.
• The 31.1 rebounds per game Davidson accumulates rank 268th in college basketball. Their opponents collect 31.2.
• Davidson knocks down 8.6 three-pointers per game (106th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.6. It shoots 36.6% from deep, and its opponents shoot 34.6%.
• Davidson has committed 1.1 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 9.4 (14th in college basketball) while forcing 10.5 (291st in college basketball).

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