Northeastern vs Rhode Island Picks and Prediction – 12/30/2023

The Northeastern Huskies will be on the road Saturday with a game in Rhode Island against the Rhode Island Rams. Northeastern is 2 games below .500 on the year following five point win in their last outing to end a two game losing streak. For more college basketball plays see our college basketball picks.

Offensively Northeastern has been mediocre this season averaging 72.9 points on 47.3% shooting the floor. Defensively the Huskies have struggled giving up 73.9 points per game through 12 games played.

Chris Doherty is the offensive leader for Northeastern this season averaging 12.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Lucas Sakota averaged 11.2 points and Masai Troutman chips in 10.2 points per game. Jared Turner is 4th on the roster averaging 9.7 points a team high 1.2 steals.

The Rhode Island Rams stay at home Saturday two games below .500 on a long losing streak following a 10 point loss in their last outing. Defensively Rhode Island has been mediocre allowing 72.3 points per game this year. Offensively Rhode Island has scored only 72 points per game including just 71 in their most recent loss.

Offensively Rhode Island was mediocre in their last game scoring only 71 points on 38.5% shooting and turned the ball over 12 times. Defensively the Rams were out matched giving up 81 points in 43% shooting in 54.2% from beyond the arc. Zek Montgomery led the way for Rhode Island with 18 points on 15 shots.