VCU Rams vs. Rhode Island Rams Free Prediction 01/31/20

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The Rhode Island Rams (15-5, 7-1 A10) and the VCU Rams (16-5, 6-2 A10) clash at Thomas M. Ryan Center. Rhode Island will will try to continue its seven-game winning streak. The game will air on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020.

VCU Rams at Rhode Island Rams Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. Rhode Island beat the George Mason Patriots 78-64, while VCU had no trouble getting past the Richmond Spiders 87-68.

VCU dominated nearly every facet of the matchup. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 30.8 (above their season average of 28.4) and a turnover percentage of 14.0 (better than their season average of 16.1). For those same stats, Richmond was 21.2 and 19.2, respectively. Rhode Island, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.235). Tyrese Martin played a pivotal role for Rhode Island with 18 points and 10 rebounds. VCU, meanwhile, was led by Marcus Santos-Silva, who contributed 14 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Jeff Dowtin led Rhode Island to a 65-56 win. He scored a game-high 21 points. Rhode Island’s 0.333 free throw rate was their largest strength over VCU, who had a mark of 0.119.

VCU Rams vs. Rhode Island Rams Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • VCU ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Rhode Island ranks 207th (23.8).
  • VCU averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 29th in the country. Rhode Island ranks 82nd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
  • VCU ranks 112th in assists per game (13.7) while Rhode Island ranks 132nd in assists allowed per game (12.7).
  • Rhode Island averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 36th in the country. VCU ranks 180th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
  • Rhode Island ranks 21st in steals per game (8.8) while VCU ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • VCU’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 10.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, Rhode Island has scored an average of 74.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (4.7 below their season average).