Rhode Island at Maryland 11/9/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Anthonoy-deleo |

Last Updated: 11/09/2019 at 12:37 AM ET

The Rhode Island Rams are set to visit XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland for a non-conference clash against the Maryland Terrapins. The Rhode Island Rams come into this matchup with a 1-0 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Long Island Blackbirds, 76-65. Leading the way for the Rhode Island Rams was junior guard Fatts Russell as he recorded 18 points and 7 assists. Senior forward Cyril Langevine had a big game in the frontcourt for the Rams as he contributed 16 points and 15 rebounds.

The Rhode Island Rams struggled at shooting the ball against the Long Island Blackbirds as they connected on 27 of their 70 field goal attempts (38.6%), and they struggled from behind the three-point line (34.6%). The Rhode Island Rams won the turnover battle against the Long Island Blackbirds (12-10), and they dominated the Blackbirds in the rebounding department (53-40).

The Maryland Terrapins come into this matchup with a 1-0 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Holy Cross Crusaders, 95-71. Leading the way for the Maryland Terrapins was their sophomore forward Jalen Smith as he recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds. Junior guard Darryl Morsell had a big game off the bench for the Terrapins as he contributed 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

The Maryland Terrapins had a good shooting game against the Holy Cross Crusaders as they connected on 37 of their 76 field goal attempts (48.7%), but they struggled from behind the three-point line (18.5%). The Maryland Terrapins won the turnover battle against the Holy Cross Crusaders (14-8), and they dominated the Crusaders in the rebounding department (47-33).

Most people may remember the Rhode Island Rams from their Dan Hurley days, but this is still a talented team that should be able to return back to the national stage this season. There is a ton of hope for the Maryland Terrapins this season, but they have to replace two of their most important players from last year's team. Rhode Island has a ton of experience, but the duo of Langevine and Russell will be one to watch this season. Maryland should have no problem winning this game on their homecourt but expect the Rams to keep this one close. Final Score Prediction, Maryland Terrapins win but fail to cover ATS 76-68.

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