Rhode Island vs. Tulsa Picks and Prediction, November 7, 2025
On Friday, the Rhode Island Rams (1-0) face off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-0) in the Veterans Classic at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Maryland. This game will be aired on CBSSN. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Game Information for Rhode Island vs Tulsa
- November 7, 2025
- 6:00pm EST
- Alumni Hall
- CBSSN
Tulsa Form & Recent Results
Tulsa enters this matchup with momentum after a convincing victory in their season opener. The Golden Hurricane cruised past Oklahoma Christian with a commanding 100-57 win, highlighted by Tylen Riley’s 15-point performance. Looking back at last season, the team was led offensively by Dwon Odom and Keaston Willis, who each averaged 13.3 points per game. Jared Garcia made a significant impact as well, contributing an average of 9.6 points per game. On the boards, Ian Smikle was Tulsa’s top rebounder last year, pulling down an average of 5.5 rebounds per game. Dwon Odom also played a key role as a facilitator, leading the team with 5.4 assists per contest. As the season came to a close last year, the Hurricane found their rhythm offensively, putting up an average of 74 points across their final four games. Overall, Tulsa finished last season averaging 70.1 points per game. Now, after their strong start, they’ll be aiming to build on their momentum and start the year 2-0.
Rhode Island Form & Recent Results
Rhode Island comes into this matchup riding the momentum of a strong start to their season, matching Tulsa with a win in their season opener. The Rams put together an impressive performance in their 93-62 victory over Stetson, with Tyler Cochran leading the way and putting up 17 points. Looking back at last season, Sebastian Thomas was the Rams' top offensive threat, finishing the year with an average of 17.2 points per game. David Green supported him as a reliable secondary option, contributing 14.2 points on average. On the boards, David Fuchs emerged as the team’s most consistent rebounder last year, grabbing an average of 7.5 rebounds per contest. Thomas also showcased his versatility by leading Rhode Island in assists, dishing out six per game. One area the Rams hope to improve this season is their defense. Towards the end of the last season, they gave up an average of 84.2 points over their final four games. With a new season underway, Rhode Island will look to tighten things up on that end while building on their offensive output, which last season averaged 77.1 points per game.
Key Players for Tulsa and Rhode Island
- Rhode Island’s Sebastian Thomas last season: 17.2 points per/g, 6 assists per/g
- Tulsa’s Dwon Odom last season: 13.3 points per/g, 5.4 assists per/g
Tulsa vs Rhode Island Picks and Prediction
This matchup will take place at a neutral venue—Alumni Hall in Annapolis—as part of the Veterans Classic. Both Rhode Island and Tulsa enter this game undefeated, each eager to keep their perfect records intact. For Rhode Island, last season’s disappointing finish was largely due to defensive struggles, so they’ll be especially motivated to show improvement on that end of the court. The Rams will be aiming to tighten up their defense and hand Tulsa their first defeat of the season, while the Golden Hurricane will be looking to maintain their momentum and come out on top in this early-season test. Final Score Prediction, Rhode Island Rams win 76-75.
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