A-10 foes square off when the VCU Rams (11-6, 2-2 A-10) visit the Rhode Island Rams (10-7, 1-3 A-10) at Thomas M. Ryan Center, tipping off at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The Rhode Island Rams are 4.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 148.5.
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VCU vs. Rhode Island betting lines
- VCU moneyline odds to win: -190
- Rhode Island moneyline odds to win: +157
- Spread: VCU (-4.5)
- Total: 148.5
VCU statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- At home last season, VCU owned a better record against the spread (11-4-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-5-0).
- The VCU Rams went over the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (46.7%) than away games (70%) last season.
- When playing at home last season, VCU won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 14-1 (.933). When playing on the road, it was 7-2 (.778) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The VCU Rams have seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 86.0 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.7 points more than the 85.3 they’ve scored this season.
- The past 10 games have seen VCU allow 0.5 more points per game (74.5) than its season-long average (74.0).
- While the VCU Rams are knocking down the same number of threes per game over their past 10 contests in comparison to their season-long average (9.8), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (38.9% from deep over the last 10, 36.3% on the season).
VCU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 5-5-0 (As Favorite: 7-7-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
- O-U-P: 10-7-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-3 (Home: 8-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (119th in nation) | 43.6 (175th) | 34.2 (110th) | 29.5 (100th) | 14.8 (147th) | 11.2 (153rd) |
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Rhode Island statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Rhode Island’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .333 (3-6-0). Away, it is .500 (2-2-0).
- Rhode Island Rams games have gone above the over/under less often at home (three times out of nine) than on the road (two of four) this year.
- When moneyline underdogs, the Rhode Island Rams have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (2-2).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Rhode Island Rams are averaging 68.7 points per contest, 3.4 fewer points than their season average (72.1).
- Rhode Island has played better defensively over its previous 10 games, ceding 65.5 points per contest, 0.4 fewer points than its season average of 65.9 allowed.
- The Rhode Island Rams are making 8.5 threes per contest with a 32.8% three-point percentage in their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.5 and 31.1%.
Rhode Island betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-10-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-7-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-11-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 6-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (162nd in nation) | 42.8 (137th) | 30.2 (293rd) | 27.9 (33rd) | 11.7 (329th) | 12.4 (262nd) |
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