Rhode Island vs Yale Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, November 18, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/18/2025, 01:05 AM ET

Rhode Island (3–1) heads to New Haven for its toughest test of the young season, taking on an unbeaten Yale (3–0) team that has opened with three convincing wins. The Rams come in on a two-game winning streak after beating UAlbany 80–61 and St. Thomas 80–57, following an earlier home loss to Tulsa. Yale has started fast, defeating Stony Brook 86–79 on Saturday after blowout road wins at Quinnipiac and Navy. Cash your ticket using our college basketball picks.

Rhode Island vs Yale Game Information

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Where: John J. Lee Amphitheater, New Haven, CT
TV: ESPN+

Rhode Island Rams Preview

Rhode Island has shown solid play on both ends, averaging 79.5 points per game and holding opponents to 65.5. The Rams are led by one of the most productive two-way guards in the country in Tyler Cochran, who enters averaging 16.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and an incredible 4.8 steals per game..

Jahmere Tripp provides 14.0 points per game and has been efficient from the field overall and from deep, while Jonah Hinton adds 13.5 points and strong play from the perimeter. Myles Corey has been a spark as well, shooting 56% from the field. The concern for Rhode Island is both consistency and rebounding. Betting on sports and on Rhode Island is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Yale Bulldogs Preview

Yale has looked sharp in all phases across its 3–0 start, averaging 93.3 points per game while shooting over 53% from the field and 50.8% from three. Riley Fox leads the Bulldogs with an average of 19.3 points per game on 60% shooting, while Nick Townsend has emerged as one of the most versatile forwards in the Ivy League. Townsend is averaging 18.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, and his ability to score, rebound, and be a playmaker gives Yale a major advantage in this game.

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Defensively, Yale has controlled the paint behind Samson Aletan, who averages 3.0 blocks per game and protects the rim without fouling. Yale’s spacing and tempo punish teams that lack interior size or cannot play tough defense against the Bulldogs. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Yale with the social sportsbooks.

Rhode Island vs Yale Prediction

Rhode Island’s pressure defense will keep this competitive early, but Yale’s superior shooting, interior play, and deeper talent will become difficult for Rhode Island to withstand over two halves. Final Score Prediction: Yale Bulldogs win and cover, ATS 96–70. Getting the most out of your bets on Rhode Island vs Yale can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.

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