VCU vs Richmond Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Richmond (20-7) is a -3.5 point favorite vs VCU (16-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • VCU / Richmond TV channel: CBSSN

The VCU Rams (16-10) visit Robins Center to take on the Richmond Spiders (20-7) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Richmond, VA.

Richmond is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The VCU vs. Richmond Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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VCU vs. Richmond Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VCU+3.5 -105O 135.5 -110+150
Richmond -3.5 -115U 135.5 -110-185

VCU vs Richmond Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Richmond will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VCU vs Richmond Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VCU will cover the spread with 56.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 10 away games (+7.90 Units / 72% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.60 Units / 49% 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 Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 away games (+2.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Richmond have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 31 games (+14.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Richmond have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+9.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.65 Units / 24% ROI)

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 16-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 12.66% ROI).

  • 18-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.45 Units / -8.04% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Over for -3.55 Units / -11.53% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Under for +0.65 Units / 2.11% ROI

Richmond Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Richmond has a 19-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+10.2 Units / 33.12% ROI).

  • 20-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.5 Units / 10.3% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.45 Units / -1.45% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -7.83% 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%

Richmond Offensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (189 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Richmond has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (568 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Richmond has a 26% free throw rate (329 free throw attempts/1,277 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Richmond has made 49 two point field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

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

Richmond Defensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond has averaged 7.1 steals per game (156 steals/22 games) this season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Richmond has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (159/532) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Richmond has 156 steals this season — tied for 5th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Richmond has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,331/3,197) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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