Saint Louis vs VCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 19, 2024, 11:19 AM
  • VCU (8-7) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Saint Louis (8-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Saint Louis / VCU TV channel: ESPN2

The Saint Louis Billikens (8-8) visit Stuart Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams (8-7) on Jan. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Richmond, VA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Saint Louis vs. VCU Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Saint Louis+8.5 -115O 147.5 -110+310
VCU -8.5 -105U 147.5 -110-400

Saint Louis vs VCU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 81.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Saint Louis vs VCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VCU will cover the spread with 54.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.40 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+2.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)

Saint Louis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Louis has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI).

  • 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 4.2% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.45 Units / 19.6% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -4.95 Units / -28.13% ROI

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.28% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.6 Units / -22.43% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.95 Units / -10.43% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.15 Units / 0.8% ROI

Saint Louis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (751 assists/ 600 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (751 assists/ 600 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Saint Louis has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (208 assists/ 200 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Saint Louis has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,255 points/961 shots) this season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (690 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

VCU is shooting 77% from the free throw line (261/340) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

VCU is shooting 77% from the free throw line (261/340) this season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%

VCU has 21.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Saint Louis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis has forced 10.5 turnovers per game (527 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Saint Louis has forced 10.5 turnovers per game (527 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Saint Louis has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (453/1,009) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Saint Louis has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,352 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has 416 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 8.0 steals per game (416 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

VCU has averaged 8.0 steals per game (416 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VCU has averaged 6.2 steals per game (105 steals/17 games) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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