VCU vs Rhode Island Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a VCU vs Rhode Island prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th at the Thomas M. Ryan Center in Kingston, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams are 11-6 (2-2) this season after they lost to George Mason by a score of 86-80 in their last game. VCU trailed 38-37 at halftime and they allowed 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Rams shot 47% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Lazar Djokovic led VCU with 23 points and five rebounds, while Terrence Hill Jr added 16 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, VCU lost to St. Louis by a score of 71-62, but did beat Duquesne by a score of 93-80 before that. The Rams have scored 85.3 points per game with 37.4 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.0 points against per game this season. Terrence Hill Jr is averaging 14.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, while Lazar Djokovic is averaging 13.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Rams. VCU is shooting 46.6% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this season. 

Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview

The Rhode Island Rams are 10-7 (1-3) this year after they defeated Davidson by a score of 70-45 in their last game. Rhode Island led 39-23 at halftime and they cruised to the win in the second half. The Rams shot 58% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Keeyan Itejere led Rhode Island with 18 points and six rebounds, while Jonah Hinton added 14 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Rhode Island lost to La Salle by a score of 79-72 and George Mason by a score of 61-50. The Rams have scored 72.1 points per game with 33.4 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.9 points against per game this season. Jonah Hinton is averaging 15.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while Tyler Cochran is averaging 11.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Rams. Rhode Island is shooting 45.7% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 31.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Rhode Island Rams will win

• Rhode Island has won seven of its last nine night games.

Why the VCU Rams will win

• VCU has won each of its last five night games against Rhode Island.
• Rhode Island has lost each of its last four night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rhode Island’s last four night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Six of VCU’s last seven road night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

VCU vs Rhode Island Prediction 

Rhode Island comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games, but they did win their last one and they will be at home. Rhode Island is shooting 46% from the field and they have scored 57 points or fewer in two of their last four. VCU has lost two straight games and they have allowed at least 80 points in three of their last four. VCU is shooting 47% from the field and they have scored 80+ points in four of their last five. We normally see plenty of points when VCU plays, but I think they have a big advantage offensively and I like them to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: VCU -4.5