VCU vs La Salle Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

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No 2 player from La Salle shooting for the hoop while No 43 from Rhode Island defends
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  • VCU (7-7) is a -5.5 point favorite vs La Salle (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • VCU / La Salle TV channel: USA

The VCU Rams (7-7) visit Tom Gola Arena to take on the La Salle Explorers (7-8) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 12:30pm EST in Philadelphia, PA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The VCU vs. La Salle Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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VCU vs. La Salle Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VCU-5.5 -110O 145.5 -110-275
La Salle +5.5 -110U 145.5 -110+210

VCU vs La Salle Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VCU vs La Salle Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts La Salle will cover the spread with 55.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 away games (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • La Salle has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • La Salle have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • La Salle has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • La Salle has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • La Salle has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 32 games (+2.25 Units / 3% ROI)

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.6 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.85 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.85 Units / 0% ROI

La Salle Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

La Salle has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.05 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.75 Units / 0% ROI

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU is shooting 78% from the free throw line (242/312) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

VCU has a 40% free throw rate (1,088 free throw attempts/2,750 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

VCU is shooting 34% from three (133/391) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

VCU has averaged 1.33 points per shot (1,173 points/883 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

La Salle Offensive Stats & Trends:

La Salle has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (252 assists/ 160 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

La Salle has a 28% free throw rate (847 free throw attempts/3,033 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

La Salle has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (252 assists/ 160 TOs) this season — tied for best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

La Salle has averaged 1.22 points per shot (1,220 points/996 shots) this season — tied for lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 8.1 steals per game (411 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

VCU has 411 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 6.2 steals per game (100 steals/16 games) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

VCU has averaged 8.1 steals per game (411 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

La Salle Defensive Stats & Trends:

La Salle has averaged 7.1 steals per game (113 steals/16 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

La Salle has 113 steals this season — 4th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

La Salle has 342 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

La Salle has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,330/2,971) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%


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