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Rhode Island vs Richmond Prediction 1/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Rhode Island Rams | Richmond Spiders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-8 | 13-6 |
| Where | Robins Center, Richmond, VA | |
| When | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Richmond Spiders Preview
Richmond Spiders have a 13-6 record this season and are in the 6th place of the A-10. They have a 9-3 home record and are coming off a 88-63 away loss against Saint Louis. Their previous three games were a 74-53 home win against La Salle, a 67-65 home loss against Saint Joseph’s and a 89-80 away win against St. Bonaventure.
Offensively, Richmond averages 80.9 points per game, while allowing 72.6 points per game defensively. The Spiders shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.2 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 7.6 steals per game defensively.
AJ Lopez leads Richmond in scoring, with an average of 13 points per game, while shooting with 48% from the field and 86% from the free throw line. Mike Walz is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.8 per game. Will Johnston leads the team in assists with 2.3 per game.
Rhode Island Rams Preview
Rhode Island Rams have a 10-8 record this season and are in the 11th place of the A-10. They have a 2-2 road record and are coming off a 84-75 home loss against VCU. Their previous three games were a 70-45 away win against Davidson, a 79-72 home loss against La Salle and a 61-50 away loss against George Mason.
Offensively, Rhode Island averages 72.3 points per game, while allowing 66.9 points per game defensively. The Rams shoot with 46% from the field and grab 33.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.6 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 8.9 steals per game defensively.
Jonah Hinton leads Rhode Island in scoring, with an average of 14.6 points per game, while shooting with 37.9% from the field and 82.8% from the free throw line. Keeyan Itejere is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game. RJ Johnson leads the team in assists with 3.1 per game.
Rhode Island Rams @ Richmond Spiders Betting Trends: January 21, 2026
Why the Richmond Spiders will win
- Richmond has won each of its last eight night games at Robins Center.
- Rhode Island has lost eight of its last nine road games against Conference opponents.
- Richmond has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games at Robins Center.
Why the Rhode Island Rams will win
- Rhode Island has won each of its last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Richmond has lost four of its last five home games against Conference opponents.
- Richmond has lost the first half in three of its last four home games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Rhode Island’s last 11 road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Eight of Richmond’s last nine home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Rhode Island vs Richmond Prediction
In this Rhode Island vs Richmond Prediction, Richmond is coming as -2 home favorites. Richmond has been the better team this season and has been very strong at home. They are 4-2 in their last 6 games and 3-2 against the spread, while on the other hand, Rhode Island is 1-4 in its last 5 games and an atrocious 1-9 against the spread, while having an inferior offense than Richmond, scoring 8.6 points per game less. The value here lies with the home favorite, so take Richmond and lay the points in this one.
