Saint Louis Billikens fall short against Rhode Island Rams

Billikens fail to cover double-digit spread in February matchup

Feb. 24, 2026 at 4:05am

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The Saint Louis Billikens fell short in their February 17, 2026 matchup against the Rhode Island Rams, failing to cover the double-digit spread as they lost the game. The Billikens needed to win by 10 points or more to cover the spread, but were unable to do so, resulting in a win for those who bet on the Rams.

Why it matters

This game highlights the unpredictable nature of college basketball, where even heavily favored teams can struggle to cover large spreads against lesser opponents. The outcome will impact bettors who had wagered on the Billikens to win big, as well as the team's standing in the conference and potential postseason implications.

The details

The Saint Louis Billikens were heavily favored to win this game against the Rhode Island Rams, needing to win by 10 points or more to cover the spread. However, the Rams were able to keep the game close, ultimately resulting in a Billikens loss that did not cover the double-digit spread.

The game was played on February 17, 2026.

The players