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St. Louis vs VCU Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks
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VCU (12-4) vs St. Louis (10-6)
January 14, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: VCU -9 — Over/Under: 145.5
The Saint Louis Billikens and VCU Rams meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Siegel Center. Here’s a Saint Louis vs VCU Prediction. This article will include a Saint Louis vs VCU Pick.
Saint Louis Billikens Betting Preview
The Saint Louis Billikens beat St. Bonaventure and Saint Joseph’s, and they play Richmond, La Salle, and George Washington next. The Saint Louis Billikens are averaging 77.5 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 42 percent shooting. Gibson Jimerson is averaging 18.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Isaiah Swope is averaging 18.1 points and 5.3 assists. Robbie Avila is the third double-digit scorer and Kalu Anya is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The Saint Louis Billikens are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 64.9 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Louis Billikens are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams beat Loyola Chicago and Fordham, and they play Saint Joseph’s, Rhode Island, and St. Bonaventure next. The VCU Rams are averaging 77.6 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 62.5 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Joe Bamisile is averaging 16.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Max Shulga is averaging 15.7 points and 3.8 assists. Phillip Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Zeb Jackson is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.
Why the VCU Rams will win
- VCU has won each of its last eight games at Stuart C. Siegel Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Saint Louis has lost each of its last six Tuesday night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win
- Saint Louis has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- VCU has lost three of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
- VCU has lost the first half in four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Saint Louis’ last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Each of VCU’s last six Tuesday night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- VCU ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.4).
- VCU ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.7).
- Saint Louis ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.6%).
- Saint Louis ranks T39th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.9).
Saint Louis vs VCU Injury Report
The Saint Louis Billikens won’t have Josiah Dotzler or Larry Hughes Jr., while AJ Casey is questionable with an undisclosed issue. The VCU Rams don’t have a player listed on their injury report.
Saint Louis vs VCU Prediction
The VCU Rams have been the more consistent team, and they’re at home where they’re undefeated, but this line feels a bit rich. The Saint Louis Billikens have the talent to compete in the A10 this season, and they’re finally starting to show it with four straight wins. Obviously, VCU is a steeper test, but the Billikens have improved defensively during this winning stretch and have the experience to go on the road and make a statement. The Saint Louis Billikens have also covered four straight games. I’ll grab the points with the road dog in this spot.
