The VCU Rams (16-4, 6-1 A-10) are 5.5-point favorites as they try to build on a three-game road win streak when they square off against the Saint Louis Billikens (12-8, 5-2 A-10) on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Chaifetz Arena. The game airs at 8:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has a point total of 143.5.
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VCU Cover -5.5 vs Saint Louis -110
VCU vs. Saint Louis betting lines
- VCU moneyline odds to win: -240
- Saint Louis moneyline odds to win: +195
- Spread: VCU (-5.5)
- Total: 143.5
VCU statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- VCU has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered six times in nine opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered three times in five opportunities in road games.
- When playing at home, the Rams exceed the over/under 44.4% of the time (four of nine games). They hit the over more often on the road, topping the total in 60% of games (three of five).
- VCU has played better as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 9-0, compared to going 3-1 away from home.
Recent trends
- The Rams have seen an uptick in scoring recently, racking up 78.1 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.4 points more than the 77.7 they’ve scored this year.
- VCU has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 66.8 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 62.5 it has conceded this year.
- The Rams’ 9.2 made three-pointers per-game average during their last 10 games are less than the 9.3 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 33.3% compared to their season-long percentage of 32.5% from beyond the arc.
VCU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-7-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 10-4-0 (As Favorite: 12-5-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
- O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-2 (Home: 9-0; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 (199th in nation) | 39.3 (22nd) | 35.4 (46th) | 30.3 (130th) | 15.5 (84th) | 11.2 (159th) |
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Saint Louis statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Saint Louis has been better against the spread at home (4-5-0) than away (2-5-0) this season.
- Billikens games have gone above the over/under 11.1% of the time at home (one of nine), and 14.3% of the time on the road (one of seven).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Billikens are tallying 70.5 points per contest, compared to their season average of 74.5.
- Over its previous 10 games, Saint Louis is ceding 64.8 points per game, compared to its season average of 69.0 points allowed.
- Over their past 10 games, the Billikens are sinking 8.5 treys per contest, 0.9 fewer threes than their season average (9.4). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (32.4%) compared to their season average (33.9%).
Saint Louis betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-12-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-8-0; As Underdog: 1-4-0)
- O-U-P: 3-15-0 (Home: 1-8-0; Away: 1-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 8-1; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 (53rd in nation) | 41.6 (86th) | 32.7 (161st) | 32.8 (267th) | 15.3 (90th) | 12.0 (248th) |
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