Va. Commonwealth Rams vs
St. Louis BillikensPredictions & Preview

VCU Rams Favored Over Saint Louis in Anticipated Matchup at Chaifetz Arena, Opening Line -5 with Current Line -6.5

The upcoming VCU vs. Saint Louis matchup is set to take place at Chaifetz Arena, with Va. Commonwealth being the betting favorite with an opening line of -5 and a current line of -6.5. In their previous meeting, VCU secured a 16-point home win over Saint Louis. It will be interesting to see how the change in venue will impact the outcome of this game. Stay tuned for the full prediction and analysis of this anticipated showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rams -258 | Billikens +205
• Spread: Rams -6.5 (-110) | Billikens +6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Va. Commonwealth will win straight-up is 72%.

Va. Commonwealth vs St. Louis Stats

Va. Commonwealth Rams

The VCU Rams are currently tied for the conference lead with a perfect 6-0 record in January. Their strong defense, ranked 17th nationally by KenPom, allows a conference-low 62.5 points per game and limits opponents to 39.3% from the floor and 29.9% from beyond the arc. Their offense has scored over 70 points in 10 consecutive games and averages 77.7 points per game, the second-most in the conference. The Rams are ranked 35th in KenPom's ratings and 45th in NET rankings, with a power ranking of 13. Their statistics show consistent offensive and defensive performance, with a high shooting percentage on field goals and free throws, as well as strong defensive metrics in field goal percentage and three-point defense. The team's record stands at 16-4 this season, with 12-7 against the spread.

St. Louis Billikens Analysis

Despite a recent loss, the Saint Louis Billikens are still in contention for the conference lead with a 5-2 record in the A-10. They will be looking to bounce back with a win on Tuesday, led by Robbie Avila and their offense, which averages 74.5 points per game. However, they are looking to improve their scoring after a four-game streak of fewer than 65 points. On the defensive end, the Billikens have been strong, holding seven of their last eight opponents to under 70 points per game. They will face VCU on Tuesday, and will need to continue their defensive prowess to come out on top. Despite key injuries, the Billikens are ranked 112th in KenPom's ratings and have shown strength on both offense and defense throughout the season.

Saint Louis Team Dominates at Home, Poised to Beat the Spread

The Saint Louis team has been performing exceptionally well at home with a 10-1 record and coverage in three consecutive home games. They have been averaging 78.5 points with a shooting percentage of 48.6% at home, demonstrating a strong offensive capability. In contrast, VCU's defense allows an average of 69.2 points on the road, giving Saint Louis an advantage in scoring. Additionally, Saint Louis has a solid defense that consistently limits opponents to under 70 points, allowing only 64.4 points per game at home. In their previous matchup, the Billikens had more opportunities at the free throw line than the Rams. Considering these factors, it is likely that Saint Louis will perform well at home and beat the spread, regardless of the outcome of the game.

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