The Rhode Island Rams (9-5, 1-1 A10) will be at the Stuart Siegel Center to go head-to-head with the VCU Rams (12-3, 2-0 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Rhode Island Rams at VCU Rams ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. VCU defeated the George Mason Patriots 72-59, while Rhode Island beat the Davidson Wildcats 69-58.
Rhode Island made 15 of their 20 free throws (75.0 percent) and held Davidson to an effective field goal percentage of 0.397 (below their season average of 0.533). VCU, meanwhile, held George Mason to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.2 (below their season average of 34.9). VCU rallied around Marcus Santos-Silva, who contributed 26 points and 12 rebounds. Fatts Russell, meanwhile had a good game for Rhode Island, contributing 26 points.
Rhode Island edged out VCU in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the most recent contest, Rhode Island won 75-70. Rhode Island’s 14.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over VCU, who had a rate of 15.9. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Rhode Island Rams vs. VCU Rams Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Rhode Island ranks 35th in rebounds per game (39.9) while VCU ranks 210th (33.9).
- Rhode Island ranks 30th in steals per game (8.7) while VCU ranks 117th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- VCU ranks 23rd in blocks per game (5.3) while Rhode Island ranks 81st in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- VCU ranks 35th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while Rhode Island ranks 204th (24.1).
- VCU ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Rhode Island ranks 159th (13.6).
Bettings Trends:
- Rhode Island’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 3.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, VCU has scored an average of 72.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (0.7 below their season average).