VCU vs. Saint Louis Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 28

Published 5:48 pm Monday, January 27, 2025

Tuesday’s game between the VCU Rams (16-4, 6-1 A-10) and Saint Louis Billikens (12-8, 5-2 A-10) going head-to-head at Chaifetz Arena has a projected final score of 74-68 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of VCU, who is listed as a small favorite by our model. The game will begin at 8:00 PM ET on January 28.

According to our computer prediction, VCU projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup versus Saint Louis. The over/under has been set at 142.5, and the two teams are projected to fall short of that total.

Email newsletter signup

Watch men’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

VCU vs. Saint Louis Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Where: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Venue: Chaifetz Arena
  • Line: VCU -4.5
  • Point total: 142.5
  • Moneyline (to win): VCU -200, Saint Louis +164

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

VCU vs. Saint Louis Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    VCU 74, Saint Louis 68

Spread & Total Prediction for VCU vs. Saint Louis

  • Pick ATS: VCU (-4.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (142.5)

VCU’s record against the spread this season is 12-7-0, and Saint Louis’ is 6-12-0. The Rams are 10-9-0 and the Billikens are 3-15-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 152.2 points per game, 9.7 more points than this matchup’s total. VCU is 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its last 10 contests, while Saint Louis has gone 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

VCU Performance Insights

  • The Rams have a +304 scoring differential, topping opponents by 15.2 points per game. They’re putting up 77.7 points per game to rank 100th in college basketball and are giving up 62.5 per contest to rank 12th in college basketball.
  • VCU wins the rebound battle by 5.1 boards on average. It records 35.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 47th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.3 per outing.
  • VCU makes 9.3 three-pointers per game (53rd in college basketball) at a 32.5% rate (248th in college basketball), compared to the 5.8 per game its opponents make at a 29.9% rate.
  • The Rams rank 109th in college basketball by averaging 98.9 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are fifth in college basketball, allowing 79.6 points per 100 possessions.
  • VCU has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 11.2 per game (159th in college basketball play) while forcing 14.3 (34th in college basketball).

Saint Louis Performance Insights

  • The Billikens are outscoring opponents by 5.5 points per game, with a +109 scoring differential overall. They put up 74.5 points per game (192nd in college basketball) and give up 69.0 per outing (102nd in college basketball).
  • Saint Louis averages 32.7 rebounds per game (161st in college basketball), compared to the 32.8 of its opponents.
  • Saint Louis makes 9.4 three-pointers per game (48th in college basketball) at a 33.9% rate (183rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.9 per game its opponents make, at a 30.2% rate.
  • Saint Louis has committed 1.5 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 12.0 (248th in college basketball) while forcing 10.5 (287th in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.

id: