Rhode Island vs VCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • VCU (15-10) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Rhode Island (11-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Rhode Island / VCU TV channel: CBSSN

The Rhode Island Rams (11-15) visit Stuart Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams (15-10) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Richmond, VA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Rhode Island vs. VCU Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Rhode Island vs. VCU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rhode Island+12.5 -110O 142.5 -105+600
VCU -12.5 -110U 142.5 -115-900

Rhode Island vs VCU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 87.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rhode Island vs VCU Spread Prediction:

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


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  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Rhode Island have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.55 Units / 10% ROI)

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 10-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.55 Units / -22.86% ROI).

  • 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.75 Units / -8.93% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Over for +5 Units / 17.51% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.65 Units / -26.7% ROI

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 9.76% ROI).

  • 17-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.45 Units / -10.13% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.55 Units / -15.32% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.75 Units / 5.89% ROI

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (651 assists/ 734 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (651 assists/ 734 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island is shooting 65% from the free throw line (329/510) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (304 assists/ 297 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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%

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has averaged 5.1 steals per game (117 steals/23 games) this season — 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Rhode Island 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

Rhode Island has averaged 5.1 steals per game (117 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Rhode Island has allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

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


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