Richmond Spiders vs. VCU Rams Free Prediction 01/28/20

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The Richmond Spiders (15-5, 5-2 A10) and their great offense head to VCU to play the Rams (15-5, 5-2 A10) and their stifling defense. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.

Richmond Spiders vs. VCU Rams ATS Odds

In their last game, the Rams defeated the La Salle Explorers, 76-65, while the Spiders fell to the seventh-ranked Dayton Flyers, 87-79.

VCU played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.240) and a turnover percentage of 17.9 (worse than their season average of 16.0). La Salle was 0.049 and 19.7, respectively, for those same stats. Richmond, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 7.2 (better than their season average of 14.9). VCU received a boost from Marcus Santos-Silva, who had 16 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Jacob Gilyard had a good game for Richmond, contributing 29 points.

The Rams dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last matchup, VCU won 69-66. The Rams’ 30.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Spiders, who had a mark of 19.4. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of Richmond takes on the stingy defense of VCU. The Spiders rank 56th in offensive efficiency, while the Rams are 18th in defensive efficiency.

Richmond Spiders vs. VCU Rams Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • VCU ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.8) while Richmond ranks 150th (2.7).
  • The Rams average 22.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 131st in the NCAA. The Spiders rank 207th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
  • VCU ranks 180th in rebounds per game (34.9) while Richmond ranks 235th (33.3).
  • The Spiders rank 53rd in steals per game (7.9) while the Rams rank 136th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • Richmond ranks 34th in assists per game (15.5) while VCU ranks 112th (13.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Spiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 7.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (4.3 above their season average).