VCU Rams vs Richmond Spiders 1/20/23 – VCU Rams will be on the road to face the Richmond Spiders on Friday night. VCU easily covered the line as a 10.5 point favorite, beating UMass by an impressive margin of 83 to 55 in their previous game. Richmond defeated Rhode Island 64-57 at their home on Tuesday night, though they were an 8-point underdog. NCAAB betting tips are in favor of Richmond Spiders.
VCU Rams vs Richmond Spiders
Date & Time: Friday, January 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Robins Center
VCU Rams vs Richmond Spiders Betting Odds
VCU
Moneyline: +103
Spread: +1 (-105)
Total: 130.5 over (-105)
Richmond
Moneyline: -113
Spread: -1 (-105)
Total: 130.5 under (-105)
VCU Rams vs Richmond Spiders Analysis
VCU won their fourth consecutive and ninth consecutive win in the last ten games, as they defeated UMass at home on Tuesday night. The Rams moved to 14-5 overall, and 5-1 in Atlantic 10, putting them in third place in conference standings. VCU was tied against UMass with 3:26 left in the first half, but VCU Rams pulled off nine unanswered points across both halves to win the game. This was part of a 33-10 spurt which gave the Rams an advantage of 66-43 with 8:27 remaining. VCU shot 52.5%, including eight of 16 shots from beyond the arc. UMass was held to 29.2% shooting.
Richmond won their fourth consecutive game with a win over Rhode Island. With a record of 4-2, the Spiders are tied for second place in the Atlantic 10, at 11-8. They are now one game behind the leader. Richmond, who beat Rhode Island, scored nine points. He led the rest of the team. Although the Spiders led by four at halftime, they didn’t allow the Rams to get closer than three in halftime. However, they did not pull away and won the game. The field shot by Richmond was 43.6%, with four of 19 attempts from three-point range. They won the rebounding contest 36-29. The win was led by Tyler Burton, who scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds.
VCU Rams vs Richmond Spiders Against the Spread
VCU are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of VCU’s last 6 games. VCU are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games. VCU are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Richmond. VCU are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games against Richmond. VCU are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road. VCU are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Richmond.
Richmond are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Richmond’s last 6 games. Richmond are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 12 of Richmond’s last 17 games against VCU. Richmond are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home. Richmond are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against VCU.
VCU Rams vs Richmond Spiders Free Pick
Both teams have played solid basketball, particularly in the late game. The Rams won nine out of ten games, while the Spiders took four of five. VCU holds the advantage on the offensive end, but they are a poor team against the visiting team. Richmond has been a great home team. The NCAAB online betting site takes the Spiders in a close game.
Free Pick: Richmond Spiders
