Richmond vs VCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • VCU (11-8) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Richmond (16-4)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Richmond / VCU TV channel: ESPNU

The Richmond Spiders (16-4) visit Stuart Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams (11-8) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Richmond, VA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (+100).

The Richmond vs. VCU Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Richmond vs. VCU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Richmond+3.5 -120O 135.5 -110+135
VCU -3.5 +100U 135.5 -110-165

Richmond vs VCU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 61.0% 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 Richmond will cover the spread with 57.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Richmond have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.50 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+7.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Richmond have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 23 games at home (+7.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)

Richmond Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Richmond has a 15-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.5 Units / 41.13% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.4 Units / 11.16% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +0.95 Units / 4.09% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -13.51% ROI

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 4.76% ROI).

  • 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.6 Units / -17.22% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -9.31% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for -0.05 Units / -0.22% ROI

Richmond Offensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (173 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Richmond is shooting 47% (549/1,170) this season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Richmond has averaged 6.5 offensive rebounds per game (343 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Richmond has a 25% free throw rate (294 free throw attempts/1,170 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 1.33 points per shot (3,945 points/2,957 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

VCU has made 170 three-pointers this season — 5th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has 21.4 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

VCU has averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (256 turnovers/20 games) this season — 5th highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Richmond Defensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,406 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Richmond has 144 steals this season — 5th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Richmond has averaged 7.2 steals per game (144 steals/20 games) this season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Richmond has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (3,540 points/3,085 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 7.8 steals per game (430 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VCU has 430 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 6.0 steals per game (119 steals/20 games) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VCU has averaged 7.8 steals per game (430 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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