Maine +15.5 starts with getting Rhode Island off the field. Through 8 games, the Black Bears have allowed 30 conversions on 94 third downs.
Maine has kept opponents scoreless on 10 of 33 red-zone trips. Rhode Island has scored touchdowns on 15 of 26 trips through its own first 8 games.
Samuel Tremblay gives Maine a way to answer with points before reaching the red zone. He’s made 10 of 11 field goals this season, including all 6 attempts from 40–49 yards.