The Rhode Island Rams (15-5, 7-1 A10) will try to continue their seven-game winning streak against the VCU Rams (16-5, 6-2 A10) at Thomas M. Ryan Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020, and will air on ESPN2.
VCU Rams at Rhode Island Rams ATS Prediction
VCU comes in on a high note after blowing out the Richmond Spiders in its last outing, 87-68. VCU had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 21.2), while Richmond had a turnover percentage of 19.2 (above their season average of 14.5). VCU rallied around Marcus Santos-Silva, who put up 14 points and eight rebounds.
The last time Rhode Island were in action, they defeated the George Mason Patriots, 78-64. One of Rhode Island’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 25 trips to the line, while George Mason went 22 times. With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Tyrese Martin played well for Rhode Island.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Jeff Dowtin scored a game-high 21 points in the first game, in which Rhode Island topped VCU 65-56. He also had seven rebounds. Rhode Island’s 0.333 free throw rate was their largest strength over VCU, who had a mark of 0.119.
VCU Rams at Rhode Island Rams Pick
Pick: ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
VCU ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Rhode Island ranks 207th (23.8).
Rhode Island averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. VCU ranks 180th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
Rhode Island averages 8.8 steals per game, which ranks 21st in the country. VCU ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
VCU ranks 29th in blocks per game (4.8) while Rhode Island ranks 82nd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
VCU ranks 112th in assists per game (13.7) while Rhode Island ranks 132nd in assists allowed per game (12.7).
VCU’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 10.3 for the season.
During their last five games, Rhode Island has scored an average of 74.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
