Richmond vs VCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

Virginia Commonwealth's Max Shulga (11) dribbles as Dayton's Enoch Cheeks (6) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, March 8, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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  • VCU is a -19.5 point favorite vs Richmond
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Richmond / VCU TV channel: CBSSN

The Richmond Spiders visit Stuart Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Richmond, VA, USA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-102).

The Richmond vs. VCU Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Richmond vs. VCU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Richmond+19.5 -118O 132.5 -110+1250
VCU -19.5 -102U 132.5 -110-3000

Richmond vs VCU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Richmond vs VCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VCU will cover the spread with 62.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Richmond has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.90 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Richmond have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.97 Units / 3% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 37 games (+8.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+7.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 37 games (+6.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+3.72 Units / 16% ROI)

Richmond Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Richmond has a 6-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.3 Units / -39.71% ROI).

  • 5-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.65 Units / -37.82% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -1.95 Units / -9.35% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI).

  • 14-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.7 Units / 0.88% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.05 Units / 4.76% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.12% ROI

Richmond Offensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (268 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Richmond averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (268 turnovers/31 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Richmond has averaged 68.1 points per game (1,431 points/21 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 74.4

Richmond is shooting 30% from three (167/560) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (280 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3

VCU shot 78% from the free throw line (529/681) last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

VCU has made 8.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

VCU had 942 defensive rebounds last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Richmond Defensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (838 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Richmond allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (2,061 points/1,819 shots) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Richmond has averaged 6.4 steals per game (134 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Richmond allowed opponents to shoot 41% (741/1,819) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 8.7 steals per game (183 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

VCU has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (365/1,185) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

VCU has 183 steals this season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 8.7 steals per game (183 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.1


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