Rhode Island vs. Towson odds, prediction: 2025 ESPN Events Invitational picks from proven model

The Towson Tigers meet the Rhode Island Rams in the first round of the ESPN Events Invitational on Monday. Towson is coming off an 81-75 loss at James Madison on Nov. 18, while Rhode Island defeated Yale 86-77 that same night. The Tigers (3-2), who won the Coastal Athletic Association regular-season title at 16-2 and were 22-11 overall last season, are 1-0 at neutral sites this year. The Rams (4-1), who tied for 10th in the Atlantic 10 at 7-11 and were 18-13 overall in 2024-25, have won three in a row.

Tip-off from State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, Fla., is set for 11 a.m. ET. This will be the first meeting between the schools. Towson is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Rhode Island vs. Towson odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 139.5.

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