Va. Commonwealth Rams vs La Salle Explorers Betting Picks & Predictions
The VCU Rams and the La Salle Explorers will face off in a basketball game at Tom Gola Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Rams are looking to continue their winning streak
Game outlook
The VCU Rams and the La Salle Explorers will face off in a basketball game at Tom Gola Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Rams are looking to continue their winning streak after a recent victory over George Mason, while the Explorers hope to bounce back from a loss against UMass. VCU has a strong historical record against La Salle, winning nine out of their last ten matchups. VCU is also the favored team according to betting odds, with a line of -3.75 that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rams -178 | Explorers +145
Spread: Rams -3.75 (-110) | Explorers +3.75 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Va. Commonwealth will win straight-up is 64%.
Va. Commonwealth Rams
The Rams recently ended their two-game losing streak by unexpectedly defeating George Mason. They have a winning record against the Explorers, with eight consecutive victories, and aim to extend their streak to nine in their upcoming game on Saturday. Currently, VCU maintains an average of 73.3 points per game and scored 54 points in their last match. They achieved a 35.3 percent success rate for field goals and 28 percent for three-pointers. Leading the team, Max Shulga contributed 13 points and seven rebounds, while Zeb Jackson and Jason Nelson added eight and seven points respectively. VCU has excelled defensively, allowing an average of 67.8 points per game. In their previous game, they only conceded 50 points and will need a similar defensive effort for success in their next matchup. In terms of rankings, Va. Commonwealth holds a power ranking of 82, with an offensive rank of 216 and a defensive rank of 97. Their season record stands at 9-7, with an 8-8 against-the-spread (ATS) record. Offensively, the team hits an average of 45.19% of their field goals and 77.56% of their free throws. They also make 34.02% of their three-pointers. Additionally, they average 36.44 rebounds per game, with 14.13 offensive assists and 12.94 turnovers per game. Defensively, Va. Commonwealth allows opponents to hit 40.83% of their field goals and 72.19% of their free throws. They also allow 31.09% of three-pointers and average 32.56 defensive rebounds per game. Finally, the Rams average 10.00 defensive assists and 10.75 turnovers per game.