Tuesday’s contest between the VCU Rams (14-4, 4-1 A-10) and Rhode Island Rams (14-4, 3-3 A-10) at Thomas M. Ryan Center is expected to be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 74-71, with VCU taking home the win. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on January 21.

According to our computer prediction, Rhode Island is projected to cover the point spread (6.5) against VCU. The two teams are expected to fall short of the 146.5 total.

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VCU vs. Rhode Island Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: CBS Sports Network
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• Where: Kingston, Rhode Island
• Venue: Thomas M. Ryan Center
• Line: VCU -6.5
• Point total: 146.5
• Moneyline (to win): VCU -275, Rhode Island +220

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VCU vs. Rhode Island Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  VCU 74, Rhode Island 71

Spread & Total Prediction for VCU vs. Rhode Island

• Pick ATS: Rhode Island (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Under (146.5)

VCU has put together a 10-7-0 record against the spread this season, while Rhode Island is 8-9-0. The VCU Rams are 9-8-0 and the Rhode Island Rams are 11-6-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams score an average of 158 points per game, 11.5 more points than this matchup’s total. VCU has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall over the last 10 contests. Rhode Island has gone 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games.

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VCU Performance Insights

• The VCU Rams are outscoring opponents by 14.8 points per game with a +266 scoring differential overall. They put up 77.6 points per game (107th in college basketball) and allow 62.8 per outing (14th in college basketball).
• The 35.7 rebounds per game VCU averages rank 44th in college basketball, and are 5.7 more than the 30.0 its opponents record per contest.
• VCU makes 9.3 three-pointers per game (57th in college basketball), 3.6 more than its opponents (5.7). It is shooting 32.0% from deep (275th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 30.1%.
• The VCU Rams rank 109th in college basketball by averaging 99.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are eighth in college basketball, allowing 80.2 points per 100 possessions.
• VCU has committed 11.3 turnovers per game (168th in college basketball play), 2.3 fewer than the 13.6 it forces on average (53rd in college basketball).

Rhode Island Performance Insights

• The Rhode Island Rams put up 80.4 points per game (59th in college basketball) while giving up 71.9 per outing (203rd in college basketball). They have a +153 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 8.5 points per game.
• Rhode Island comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 4.4 boards. It records 36.6 rebounds per game (25th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 32.2.
• Rhode Island knocks down 7.5 three-pointers per game (213th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6. It shoots 34.8% from deep, and its opponents shoot 28.1%.
• Rhode Island forces 11.0 turnovers per game (249th in college basketball) while committing 11.7 (219th in college basketball).

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