
Rhode Island vs VCU Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks Today
VCU (14-4) vs. Rhode Island (14-4)
January 21, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Rhode Island +7; Over/Under: 147
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In this article, we will formulate a Rhode Island vs VCU Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st, at the Ryan Center. Let’s take a Rhode Island Rams vs VCU Rams pick.
Solid Win for Rhode Island
It was a solid win for Rhode Island in the last game. They scored 50 points in the first half and they held on for the 92-90 win over the Davidson Wildcats. Forward David Green put up 22 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Sebastian Thomas put up 22 points, 10 assists, and two rebounds. Two games ago against Loyola Chicago it wasn’t the same result. The offense scored 77 points, but the defense gave up 81 points and that led to the defeat.
Rhode Island comes into this game with a 14-4 record and they have gone 8-9 against the spread. The over has hit 11 of the 17 games so far this season. Rhode Island is averaging 80.4 points, while their defense is giving up 71.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 58th in the league, while the defense is ranked 205th. Guard Sebastian Thomas is averaging 19 points while shooting 45.1 percent from the field.
Why Rhode Island Will Beat VCU
- Rhode Island has won 10 of its last 11 games at Thomas M. Ryan Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- VCU has lost three of its last four road games following a road win.
VCU Has Won Four Straight
VCU has won four straight games and they have confidence right now. In the last game against Saint Joseph’s, VCU scored 78 points and they ended up winning by 11 points. Jack Clark had a strong game, putting up 18 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. Phillip Russell also had a strong game putting up 16 points, two assists, and one rebound. Two games ago against Saint Louis, they ended up losing 78-62.
VCU sits with a 14-4 record and they have gone 10-7 against the spread. The over has hit in nine of the 17 games. VCU is averaging 77.6 points while their defense is giving up 62.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 108th in the league while the defense is ranked 14th. They are averaging 28.94 three-point attempts per game which is 23rd in the league. Joe Bamisile is averaging 16.3 points while shooting 48 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from behind the three-point line.
Rhode Island vs VCU Prediction
Rhode Island is going to keep this game close. At home this season Rhode Island has been 9-1 and they are going to find success again here. Rhode Island is averaging 80.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. VCU has been good this season, but their defense is going to really struggle here. Rhode Island is going to get the job done. Back Rhode Island against the spread.