Rhode Island vs Bucknell 12/22/18 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:16 AM ET

Rhode Island vs Bucknell 12/22/18 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Rhode Island Rams visit Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii on Saturday to play the Bucknell Bison. The Rams upset West Virginia 83-70 to move to 5-3 on the season. Fatts Russell and Jeff Dowtin led the Rams with 18 points apiece. The win was Rhode Island’s second straight.

Kimbal MacKenzie is the leading scorer for Bucknell with an average of 15.6 points per game. Nate Sestina is second on Bucknell in scoring and first in rebounding with averages of 14.4 points and 7.6 rebounds. Jimmy Sotos leads the Bison in assists with an average of 5.0 per game. Bucknell is shooting 43.8% from the field and 34.9% from 3-point territory.

Rhode Island is coming off a big win over West Virginia. The Rams have covered 9 of the last 13 played on a neutral court. Bucknell is coming off a big loss at the hands of Saint Mary’s. Rhode Island has two top players in Cyril Langevine and Jeff Dowtin who will give the Bison fits all game. Final Score Prediction, Rhode Island Rams win and cover ATS 77-67.