Rhode Island Rams vs La Salle Explorers Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 21

By: David Anicetti Published 02/21/2026, 02:20 AM ET

Rhode Island visits La Salle on Saturday in Atlantic-10 play. Rhode Island is 15-11 overall and sits eighth in the A-10 standings at 6-7 in conference play after an 81-76 home win over Saint Louis. La Salle is 7-19 overall and 13th in the A-10 at 3-10 in league action following a 62-61 road loss at Duquesne. Rhode Island has split its last four, while La Salle has dropped five straight games. This matchup presents winning opportunities when using our free college basketball picks.

Game Information

Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: 2:30 PM ET
Location: John Glaser Arena, Philadelphia, PA
TV: ESPN+

Rhode Island Rams Preview

Rhode Island averages 72.5 points per game while allowing an average of 68.8. Tyler Cochran leads the Rams with an average of 15.0 points per game and also leads the team with 2.8 steals per contest. Jonah Hinton is the second leading scorer at 14.1 points per game. Keeyan Itejere averages a team-best 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game, while RJ Johnson averages 3.5 assists. Rhode Island shoots 45% from the field and has held opponents under 70 points in two of its last three games. The Rams rely on perimeter scoring and timely defense late in games to close out tight matchups.

Injury Report: David Icke and Mouhamed Sow are out, while Jahmere Tripp is questionable.

La Salle Explorers Preview

La Salle averages 65.6 points per game and allows an average of 72.2. Jaeden Marshall leads the Explorers with an average of 12.0 points per game, while Jerome Brewer Jr. is the second leading scorer at 11.4 points per game. Rob Dockery grabs 5.7 rebounds and makes 1.5 steals to lead the team in both categories, while Ashton Walker averages 3.2 assists. Edwin Daniel averages 1.4 blocks per game. La Salle shoots 41% from the field and has scored 68 points or fewer in four of its last five games. The Explorers often struggle to maintain offense during A-10 play.

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Injury Report: Bowyn Beatty and Damon Strand are questionable, while Noah Collier is out.

Key Stats – Per Game

Rhode Island Points: 72.5
La Salle Points: 65.6
Rhode Island Points Allowed: 68.8
La Salle Points Allowed: 72.2
Rhode Island Field Goal Percentage: 45%
La Salle Field Goal Percentage: 41%

Rhode Island Rams vs La Salle Explorers Prediction

Rhode Island holds advantages in scoring, field goal percentage, and recent defensive form. La Salle has struggled to generate consistent offense, while not being able to make enough stops on defense, and faces a Rams team that forces turnovers and converts efficiently in transition. Rhode Island’s ability to pressure the ball and capitalize on La Salle’s scoring droughts will allow it to control the tempo and build a lead in the second half. Final Score Prediction: Rhode Island Rams win and cover ATS, 76-66.

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