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Richmond Spiders vs Va. Commonwealth Rams Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Stuart C. Siegel Center — Richmond, VA

Article updated Feb 3, 6:22 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Richmond Spiders, who are currently on an 11-game winning streak, will be facing off against the VCU Rams in an Atlantic 10 Conference matchup at the Stuart C. Siegel

Game outlook

The Richmond Spiders, who are currently on an 11-game winning streak, will be facing off against the VCU Rams in an Atlantic 10 Conference matchup at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The Spiders recently achieved a road victory against the Fordham Rams with a score of 83-69. On the other hand, the VCU Rams suffered a 67-62 road loss against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The current betting line favors VCU, with the opening line set at -3 and the current line at -3.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spiders +138 | Rams -163

Spread: Spiders +3.5 (-110) | Rams -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 135.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Va. Commonwealth will win straight-up is 62%.

Richmond Spiders

The Richmond Spiders recently achieved a dominant 83-69 road win, demonstrating impressive offensive prowess. They shot at an impressive 58.5% overall, 57.1% from beyond the arc, and made 16 free throws. Senior guard Jordan King played an instrumental role, contributing 29 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 35 minutes. Defensively, the Spiders held their opponents to shooting splits of 41.1%/33.3%/70.0%. Overall, the Richmond Spiders have been performing well offensively this season, averaging 73.4 points on 46.5% shooting. Their defense has also been strong, allowing an average of 65.1 points per game leading up to this match. In terms of rankings, the Spiders hold position 221 in offense, scoring an average of 72.90 points per game, and position 34 in defense, allowing an average of 64.90 points against. Their overall record for the season stands at 16-5 with a 16-4-1 ATS record. On offense, the Spiders have been successful in hitting 45.99% of their field goals and 72.73% of their free throws, with a three-point shooting average of 36.28% (ranked 66th in the NCAAB). They average 34.55 rebounds per game, 12.85 offensive assists, and commit 8.50 turnovers per game (ranked 249, 212, and 1 respectively). Defensively, Richmond's opponents make 39.16% of their field goals and 70.53% of their free throws. They allow 29.80% of three-pointers to be made and average 37.90 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 29 and 37.90 respectively). The Spiders also average 11.05 defensive assists and 11.65 turnovers per game (ranked 53 and 246 respectively). It is worth noting that there are no reported injuries for the Richmond team. Overall, the Richmond Spiders have displayed strong performances on both ends of the court throughout the season. All 4️⃣ of these ... Jordan King's 4-point dagger is the @orthovirginia play of the game at Fordham. #OneRichmond pic.twitter.com/dNRNYmuWkU

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Va. Commonwealth Rams Analysis

The VCU Rams are seeking to rebound from a loss against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, where they fell short in the second half. Despite the loss, the team had a solid shooting performance, with a field goal percentage of 39.6%, a three-point percentage of 37.9%, and 11 free-throw attempts. Max Shulga, a senior guard, had an impressive game, contributing 25 points, four rebounds, and three assists in 34 minutes of play. The Rams' defense performed well, holding St. Bonaventure to a field goal percentage of 35.6%, a three-point percentage of 22.7%, and limiting their free-throw attempts to 23. On offense, the VCU Rams have been scoring at a good rate, averaging 72.8 points per game with a field goal percentage of 44.9%. Defensively, they have been relatively strong, allowing an average of 66.8 points per game. The team's power ranking is 93, with an offense ranking of 225 and a defense ranking of 62. In terms of shooting percentages, the Rams have been hitting 44.90% of their field goals, 77.62% of their free throws, and 36.22% of their three-pointers. They also average 35.71 rebounds per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 39.82% from the field and 74.88% from the free-throw line, while limiting three-point attempts to 28.85%. The Rams average 33.43 defensive rebounds per game.

Richmond Spiders' Offensive Dominance and Assist-to-Turnover Ratio Set Them Up for Success Against VCU

In recent games, there has been a noticeable divergence in offensive performance between the Richmond and VCU basketball teams. Over their last four games, Richmond has maintained an average score of 75.8 points, which surpasses VCU's average of 66.3 points in their previous three games. Additionally, when examining the assist-to-turnover ratios of these programs, a substantial discrepancy becomes evident. The Richmond Spiders hold a commendable 24th ranking in college basketball, boasting a strong 1.514 ratio. Comparatively, the VCU Rams trail behind at the 146th position nationally, with a less favorable ratio of 1.122. Consequently, considering these factors, it is prudent to support the Richmond Spiders as they travel to cover the spread in this game.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Richmond Spiders+131 → +170Moved
  • Moneyline · Va. Commonwealth Rams-156 → -195Moved
  • Spread · Richmond Spiders+3 (-110) → +5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Va. Commonwealth Rams-3 (-110) → -5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over135.5 (-110) → 135.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under135.5 (-110) → 135.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Richmond Spiders
14-5 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Va. Commonwealth Rams
9-6 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-03T11:22:50.298Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Richmond Spiders recently achieved a dominant 83-69 road win, demonstrating impressive offensive prowess. They shot at an impressive 58.5% overall, 57.1% from beyond the arc, and made 16 free throws. Senior guard Jordan King played an instrumental role, contributing 29 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 35 minutes. Defensively, the Spiders held their opponents to shooting splits of 41.1%/33.3%/70.0%. Overall, the Richmond Spiders have been performing well offensively this season, averaging 73.4 points on 46.5% shooting. Their defense has also been strong, allowing an average of 65.1 points per game leading up to this match. In terms of rankings, the Spiders hold position 221 in offense, scoring an average of 72.90 points per game, and position 34 in defense, allowing an average of 64.90 points against. Their overall record for the season stands at 16-5 with a 16-4-1 ATS record. On offense, the Spiders have been successful in hitting 45.99% of their field goals and 72.73% of their free throws, with a three-point shooting average of 36.28% (ranked 66th in the NCAAB). They average 34.55 rebounds per game, 12.85 offensive assists, and commit 8.50 turnovers per game (ranked 249, 212, and 1 respectively). Defensively, Richmond's opponents make 39.16% of their field goals and 70.53% of their free throws. They allow 29.80% of three-pointers to be made and average 37.90 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 29 and 37.90 respectively). The Spiders also average 11.05 defensive assists and 11.65 turnovers per game (ranked 53 and 246 respectively). It is worth noting that there are no reported injuries for the Richmond team. Overall, the Richmond Spiders have displayed strong performances on both ends of the court throughout the season. All 4️⃣ of these ... Jordan King's 4-point dagger is the @orthovirginia play of the game at Fordham. #OneRichmond pic.twitter.com/dNRNYmuWkU

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-02-24Richmond Spiders 58 · Va. Commonwealth Rams 73
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Va. Commonwealth Rams defeated Richmond Spiders 63-52

Va. Commonwealth Rams defeated Richmond Spiders 63-52 on February 3, 2024, a 11-point decision in the series. Va. Commonwealth Rams' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 43-34. Against SportsJaw's recorded Richmond Spiders +5 (-110) spread, Va. Commonwealth Rams covered, while the 115 combined points finished under the recorded total of 135.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • Teddy718Total · Over 135.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Va. Commonwealth Rams -3.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Richmond Spiders +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 135.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Va. Commonwealth Rams -3.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 135.5 (-110)Loss