VCU vs Saint Louis Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 16

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Saint Louis head coach Travis Ford watches play in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn.
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  • VCU (14-8) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Saint Louis (10-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • VCU / Saint Louis TV channel: ESPN2

The VCU Rams (14-8) visit Chaifetz Arena to take on the Saint Louis Billikens (10-13) on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in St. Louis, MO.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The VCU vs. Saint Louis Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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VCU vs. Saint Louis Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VCU-4.5 -110O 144.5 -110+
Saint Louis +4.5 -110U 144.5 -110+

VCU vs Saint Louis Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 66.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VCU vs Saint Louis Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Saint Louis will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VCU have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 away games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.65 Units / 45% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 away games (+3.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+7.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+6.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.15 Units / 15% ROI)

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 14-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.1 Units / 15.53% ROI).

  • 15-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.45 Units / -12.12% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.45 Units / -20.64% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Under for +2.95 Units / 11.17% ROI

Saint Louis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Louis has a 11-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI).

  • 9-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.35 Units / -7.15% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.15 Units / 16.4% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.35 Units / -25.1% ROI

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 71.8 points per game (1,652 points/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 74.3

VCU has averaged 1.33 points per shot (4,132 points/3,115 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

VCU has made 885 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU is shooting 36% from three (189/531) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Saint Louis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (814 assists/ 685 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (814 assists/ 685 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (271 assists/ 285 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (271 assists/ 285 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has 445 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

VCU has averaged 7.7 steals per game (445 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VCU has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Saint Louis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis has forced 10.0 turnovers per game (230 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Saint Louis has allowed 77.3 points per game (1,779 points/23 games) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.2

Saint Louis has allowed 77.3 points per game (1,779 points/23 games) this season — 29th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Saint Louis has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (581 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.2


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