The VCU Rams (13-5, 4-1 A10) travel to Rhode Island to take on the Rams (10-7, 3-2 A10) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
VCU Rams at Rhode Island Rams Betting Prediction
VCU will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Massachusetts Minutemen in its last contest, 68-50. Getting to the charity stripe was one of VCU’s largest advantages. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Massachusetts had 17. With 17 points on 5-for-7 shooting, De’Riante Jenkins was the game’s high scorer.
In Rhode Island’s last matchup, they beat the La Salle Explorers, 78-67. Rhode Island had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.388 (above their season average of 0.254) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.467). With 19 points and 14 rebounds, Cyril Langevine had a solid performance for Rhode Island.
After Rhode Island won both meetings against VCU last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Rhode Island won 76-67. Rhode Island had a better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 16.8). VCU, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.197 vs. 0.177).
VCU at Rhode Island Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rhode Island averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 47th in the country. VCU ranks 234th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
VCU ranks 108th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Rhode Island ranks 235th (19.8).
VCU averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 49th in the NCAA. Rhode Island ranks 106th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
VCU is 20th in the NCAA with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while Rhode Island is 55th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
VCU is 33rd in the nation with 10.8 assists allowed per game while Rhode Island is 49th with 11.4 assists allowed per game.
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VCU’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 6.9 for the season.
During their last five games, Rhode Island has scored an average of 70.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
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