VCU vs Rhode Island Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a VCU vs Rhode Island prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st 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 14-4 (4-1) this year after they defeated St. Joe’s by a score of 78-69 in their last game. VCU led 38-32 at halftime and scored 40 points in the second half in the win. The Rams shot 42.1% from the field, 45.5% on three-pointers, and 74.1% on free throws in the game. Jack Clark led VCU with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Phillip Russell added 16 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Rams defeated St. Louis by a score of 78-62 and Fordham by a score of 73-61. VCU has won four games in a row and 10 of their last 12, and they are near the top of the A-10 standings. VCU has scored 77.6 points per game and they have allowed 62.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.6 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Joe Bamisile is averaging 16.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Max Shulga is averaging 15.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game this year. VCU is shooting 44.5% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 32.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview

The Rhode Island Rams are 14-4 (3-3) this season after they defeated Davidson by a score of 92-90 in their last game. Rhode Island led 50-47 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 43-42 in the second half. The Rams shot 53.7% from the field, 54.2% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Sebastian Thomas led Rhode Island with 22 points and 10 assists, while David Green added 22 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Rams lost to Loyola by a score of 81-77 but did beat Richmond by a score of 67-64 before that. Rhode Island has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are sitting at .500 in conference play. Rhode Island has scored 80.4 points per game and they have allowed 71.9 points per game, while also averaging 39.7 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game this season. Sebastian Thomas is averaging 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game, while David Green is averaging 15.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Rhode Island is shooting 46.2% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this season. Rhode Island will meet La Salle, UMass, Fordham, and George Mason after this game.

Why VCU will beat Rhode Island

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

VCU vs Rhode Island Prediction 

VCU comes into this contest on a four-game winning streak and they have been one of the top teams in the A-10 so far this year. VCU is only shooting 44.5% from the field this year, but their defense has been very good once again. VCU is allowing 62.8 points against per game and they have allowed 69 points or fewer in four straight. Rhode Island has not been able to string wins together recently and they have allowed 75+ points in three of their last four games. These two teams play two different styles of basketball, so it will be interesting to see who can control the pace of the game. I think this is going to be a tough game for VCU on the road, but I still think their defense will be the difference. Take VCU here.