Expert prediction
No. 18 Saint Louis vs Rhode Island Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 17)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- The Billikens remain perfect in league play with a 12-0 display.
- The Rams have a solid homecourt record of 8-5.
- This marks the 28th all-time meeting between the A-10 programs.
The No. 18 Saint Louis Billikens are due for a solid road matchup as they take on the Rhode Island Rams for an Atlantic 10 duel.
How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 pm ET
- Where: Thomas Ryan Center, Kingston, Rhode Island
- How to Watch: ESPN+
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | -110 | -10 | O152 |
| Rhode Island | -110 | +10 | U152 |
Game Preview
The No. 18 Billikens (24-1, 12-0 A-10) maintain their blazing start as one of the hottest teams in the country. They remain perfect in league play after winning their first 12 A-10 matchups, recently taking down La Salle and Loyola Chicago. They secured both contests in dominant fashion, winning by a combined margin of 51 points.
Saint Louis remains potent as one of the top offenses in the nation, scoring 91 points per game. Robbie Avila is at the heart of their success with averages of 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game throughout 25 appearances. Trey Green has been a perimeter sharpshooter with a 47.2% accuracy to show for it, while Ishan Sharma stands out with 43.7% clip with 62 made 3-pointers.
The Rams (14-11, 5-7 A-10) have gone through shaky performances throughout league play. They are 1-3 to begin the month of February, beating the Richmond Spiders while falling to the Duquesne Dukes, George Washington Revolutionaries and Fordham Rams.
Tyler Cochran looks to play a pivotal role in helping Rhode Island compete with its ranked adversary. He has been on fire in league play, scoring 24 or more points in each of his last three games, and he has topped 20 five times in his last six games. He also leads the Atlantic 10 in scoring with 18.3 points per game throughout the conference matchups.
Saint Louis vs Rhode Island Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 27 meetings in their history, and the result is 14-13 for the Billikens. The last matchup was in February 2025 when Saint Louis secured an 81-66 win at home.
Saint Louis vs Rhode Island Predictions
The Billikens have been a roll with seven straight victories in the head-to-head matchup against Rhode Island. They have a case to make as one of the best mid-major squads in the country, needing to protect their win streak by outmatching Rhode Island on both sides of the ball. Our betting pick here is for the Billikens to defend a 10-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: Saint Louis Billikens -10
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