The VCU Rams (6-2) host the Rhode Island Rams (4-5) as 6-point favorites after Nah’Shon Hyland racked up 31 points in the VCU Rams 93-68 victory over Western Carolina. The matchup airs on CBS Sports at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 9, 2021. The matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCU | -6 | -110 | -110 | 138.5 | -113 | -108 | -272 | 215 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| VCU (-6) | Over (138.5) | VCU 75 Rhode Island 68 |
Total Facts
- The VCU Rams and their opponents have scored more than 138.5 points in 62.5% of their games this year (five of eight opportunities).
- Rhode Island has combined with its opponents to score more than 138.5 points in five of nine games (55.6%) this season.
- The two teams average a combined 12.4 more points per game (150.9) than this matchup’s total of 138.5 points.
- Opponents of the two teams average a combined 3.7 fewer points per game (134.8) than this matchup’s over/under of 138.5 points.
- The average over/under the VCU Rams have had set in games this year is 1.0 more point than this outing’s point total.
- The average total for Rhode Island Rams games this year is 7.7 more points than the point total of 138.5 for this outing.
VCU Betting Information
- Against the spread, VCU has been strong this season, posting a 6-1 record.
- When favored by at least 6 points, the VCU Rams have fared well against the spread, putting together a 4-0 record.
- The VCU Rams have combined with their opponents to go over the total in 2 of 7 contests this season, a rate of 28.6%
Rhode Island Betting Information
- The Rhode Island Rams have a winning record against the spread, going 5-4 ATS (covering 55.6% of the time).
- When they are at least 6-point underdogs, the Rhode Island Rams have not fared well, going 0-1 against the spread.
- The Rhode Island Rams and their opponents have hit the over in more than half of their games this year — 5 of 9 (55.6%).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2020 | Rhode Island | -1 | 141 | -118 | -105 | Regular Season | 87-75 URI |
| 1/11/2020 | VCU | -8.5 | 140.5 | -435 | +325 | Regular Season | 65-56 URI |
| 2/19/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 76-42 VCU |
| 1/23/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 71-65 URI |
VCU Leaders
- The scoring leader for the VCU Rams this season is Hyland, who averages 17.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
- Vince Williams leads VCU in rebounding, averaging 5.2 per game, while Adrian Baldwin Jr. leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 4.9 in each contest.
- Hyland hits more threes per game than any other member of the VCU Rams, knocking down shots from deep at a clip of 2.9 per game.
- Baldwin is the VCU Rams leader in steals, averaging 2.0 steals per game, while Hason Ward leads them in blocks with 1.8 per contest.
Rhode Island Leaders
- Fatts Russell racks up 14.7 points and adds 4.2 assists per game, putting him at the top of the Rhode Island Rams’ leaderboards in those statistics.
- Antwan Walker’s stat line of 7.4 rebounds, 8.7 points and 1.4 assists per game helps him grab the top spot on the Rhode Island rebounding leaderboard.
- Jeremy Sheppard leads the Rhode Island Rams in three-point shooting with an average of 1.5 made threes per game.
- Russell (2.3 steals per game) and Makhel Mitchell (1.4 blocks per game) lead the Rhode Island Rams in steals and blocks, respectively.
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