VCU Rams at Richmond Spiders ATS Prediction 03/02/19

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The VCU Rams (22-6, 13-2 A10) visit Robins Center to take on the Richmond Spiders (12-16, 6-9 A10). The Rams will try to continue their nine-game winning streak. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

VCU Rams vs. Richmond Spiders ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Spiders were beaten by the George Mason Patriots, 77-63, while the Rams defeated the Saint Louis Billikens, 71-65.

VCU played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.2 (better than their season average of 17.8) and a free throw rate of 0.353 (above their season average of 0.260). For those same stats, Saint Louis was 23.8 and 0.300, respectively. Richmond, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.296 (above their season average of 0.208). Richmond rallied around Grant Golden, who contributed 10 points, nine rebounds and six blocks. Meanwhile, Marcus Evans fueled VCU with 20 points.

In their first matchup this season, Evans led the Rams to an 81-60 victory. He put up 16 points and five assists. VCU’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Richmond. The Rams had a rate of 0.681 while the Spiders posted a mark of 0.535.

This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Richmond currently ranks 36th in effective field goal percentage (0.550) and VCU is third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.428).

VCU Rams vs. Richmond Spiders Free Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • VCU ranks 95th in rebounds per game (36.7) while Richmond ranks 277th (29.1).
  • The Spiders average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 41st in the country. The Rams rank 124th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
  • VCU ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Richmond ranks 104th (12.5).
  • The Rams rank 28th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Spiders rank 137th (3.0).
  • VCU ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Richmond ranks 120th (21.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.0, up from 9.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average).