VCU Rams (14-5) vs. Richmond Spiders (11-8)
January 20, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Richmond Spiders +1 / VCU Rams -1; Over/Under: +130.5
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The VCU Rams and Richmond Spiders meet Friday in college basketball action at the Robins Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The VCU Rams Preview
The VCU Rams are averaging 71.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 64.2 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Brandon Johns Jr. is averaging 12.5 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Adrian Baldwin Jr. is averaging 11.9 points and 6 assists. Jamir Watkins is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen DeLoach is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.3 rebounds per game.
The Richmond Spiders Preview
The Richmond Spiders are averaging 68.9 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 64.5 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Tyler Burton is averaging 19.6 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Jason Nelson is averaging 10.1 points and 2.9 rebounds. Isaiah Bigelow is grabbing 6.3 rebounds and Neal Quinn is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Richmond Spiders are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Richmond Spiders are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Trends
The Rams are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Spiders are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. The under is 14-5 in Spiders last 19 home games. The home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
A strong argument can be made the VCU Rams are the better team, but they have yet to prove themselves on the road. Richmond isn’t an easy place to play, and the Spiders win at home by an average of 13.7 points. Toss up pick em game, I’m going to give the edge to the home team. Give me Richmond.
