VCU vs Saint Louis Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

Saint Louis guard Gibson Jimerson (24) looks to pass around Saint Joseph's guard Cameron Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • VCU is a -6.5 point favorite vs Saint Louis
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • VCU / Saint Louis TV channel: CBSSN

The VCU Rams visit Chaifetz Arena to take on the Saint Louis Billikens on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in St. Louis, MO, USA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The VCU vs. Saint Louis Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VCU-6.5 -110O 142.5 -105-275
Saint Louis +6.5 -110U 142.5 -115+225

VCU vs Saint Louis 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.

VCU vs Saint Louis Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VCU will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 37 games (+10.25 Units / 3% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 37 games (+6.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+4.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+3.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Saint Louis have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 11-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI).

  • 14-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.05 Units / 1.65% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.05 Units / 0.24% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.59% ROI

Saint Louis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Louis has a 7-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / -26.13% ROI).

  • 11-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 0.61% ROI
  • 3-15 when betting the Over for -13.5 Units / -68.18% ROI
  • 15-3 when betting the Under for +11.7 Units / 59.09% ROI

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has 1,452 defensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has scored 4,114 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

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

VCU averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,561 points/1,956 shots) last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Saint Louis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,400 points/1,818 shots) last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Saint Louis shot 36% from three (248/680) last season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Saint Louis has made 9.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Saint Louis has averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (162 rebounds/20 games) this season — 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (359/1,167) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

VCU has averaged 8.6 steals per game (171 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

VCU has averaged 7.2 steals per game (401 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

VCU has averaged 8.6 steals per game (171 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Saint Louis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis allowed 79.2 points per game (2,536 points/32 games) last season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.3

Saint Louis allowed 79.2 points per game (2,536 points/32 games) last season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.3

Saint Louis allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (296/808) last season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Saint Louis has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,380 points/1,234 shots) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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