The A-10 doesn’t get much publicity in the grand scheme of things but the conference-leading Rhode Island Rams deserve plenty of praise. Rhode Island is riding a 13-game winning streak (7-6 ATS) – though it has not always come easy for the Rams. Dan Hurley’s team will look to remain the lone undefeated team in A-10 play when they visit the VCU Rams on Friday.
Rhode Island has proven to travel like no other team in the A-10 with the Rams winning their past 10 road games in conference play. The biggest reason for this impressive streak continuing this season has been the play of senior Jared Terrell. The guard is averaging 20.8 points while shooting nearly 70 percent from beyond the arc on the road in conference play this season. These are both big factors in why Rhode Island is a 3.5-point road favorite according to Sportsbook.
VCU will aim to wear down Rhode Island with the frontcourt combination of Justin Tillman and Khris Lane. Both of those seniors recorded a double-double in VCU’s most recent outing, with Tillman’s double-double his ninth in conference play. VCU also comes into this game well rested with six days off since its last game – a victory over George Mason – while Rhode Island played a grueling game Tuesday vs UMass.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The VCU Rams opened as 5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook OVER/UNDER total as well at Sportsbook.
Rhode Island Rams vs VCU Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the VCU Rams are 14-8 overall and 12-9 ATS, while the Rhode Island Rams are 18-3 and 10-9 ATS. As for the betting totals, VCU boasts a 12-9 record on the OU, and Rhode Island is 11-8.
It's a betting matchup between No. 91-rated VCU and No. 25-ranked Rhode Island, according to the latest college hoops power rankings here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits VCU's No. 82-ranked offense, averaging 77.45 PPG, against a Rhode Island defense that ranks No. 44 at 66.67 PPG. The VCU field-goal percentage has averaged 45.51% so far, less than the Rhode Island marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.92% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rhode Island grabbed a 85-83 win over the Minutemen on Tuesday, behind a 21-point effort from Jared Terrell at Mullins Center.
VCU got 25 points and 12 rebounds from Khris Lane en route to a 84-76 victory over George Mason on Saturday at EagleBank Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Rhode Island home to Davidson, Friday, February 9
VCU at Richmond, Wednesday, February 7