VCU vs Rhode Island Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 15

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  • VCU (18-7) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Rhode Island (8-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The VCU Rams (18-7) visit Thomas F. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams (8-16) on Feb. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kingston.

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

The VCU vs. Rhode Island Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VCU-8.5 -105O 133.5 -105-375
Rhode Island +8.5 -115U 133.5 -115+300

VCU vs Rhode Island Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts VCU will win this game with 66.6% confidence.

VCU vs Rhode Island Spread Prediction:

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

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both VCU and Rhode Island, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 47 games (+16.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 47 games (+13.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+7.55 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Rhode Island have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 18 games (+4.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+2.35 Units / 28% ROI)

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has gone 11-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.05 Units / 1.99% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Over for -6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Under for +4 Units / 14.55% ROI

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has gone 9-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.45 Units / -28.27% ROI).

  • 8-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.3 Units / -29.67% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Over for +5.1 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Under for -7.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has a 43% free throw rate (525 free throw attempts/1,211 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

VCU has averaged 14.9 turnovers per game (822 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

VCU has averaged 14.7 turnovers per game (339 turnovers/23 games) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

VCU has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,620 points/1,211 shots) this season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island is shooting 40% (504/1,259) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rhode Island is shooting 74% from the free throw line (346/468) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (261 assists/ 318 TOs) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,469 points/1,259 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 9.2 steals per game (507 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

VCU has 213 steals this season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has 507 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 9.3 steals per game (213 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has averaged 6.8 steals per game (361 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Rhode Island has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,237/3,050) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Rhode Island has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,549 points/3,050 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.19


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