The La Salle Explorers will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at Tom Gola Arena on Wednesday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Virginia Commonwealth Rams opened as -15-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs La Salle Explorers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Virginia Commonwealth Rams will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Wednesday; they are 12-6 ATS against the betting line this season, while the La Salle Explorers are 5-11 ATS. Virginia Commonwealth Rams are 8-9-1 on betting the total; La Salle Explorers are 7-9.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 312-rated La Salle Explorers and the No. 3-ranked Virginia Commonwealth Rams, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Virginia Commonwealth is ranked No. 97 in NCAA basketball at 37.57 per game. Contrast that with La Salle's No. 251 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, La Salle is the No. 65-ranked team in the country at 8.05 per game, while Virginia Commonwealth rates No. 87 at 7.71 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Virginia Commonwealth got 22 points from JeQuan Lewis en route to a 79-69 victory over Davidson on Friday at Belk Arena.
La Salle suffered a 59-44 loss against Dayton on Saturday, getting 17 points from Jordan Price in a losing effort at Dayton Arena.
- Virginia Commonwealth is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
- Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Virginia Commonwealth is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Virginia Commonwealth is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- La Salle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- La Salle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of La Salle's last 9 games
- La Salle is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Virginia Commonwealth home to George Washington, Saturday, February 6th
La Salle at Rhode Island, Saturday, February 6th
