VCU vs Rhode Island Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: VCU vs Rhode Island

The VCU Rams go up against the Rhode Island Rams, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Wednesday, January 14.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to side with VCU at -4.5 on the spread. On the face of it, this seems a more than generous line and -102 can be backed against Rhode Island.

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VCU Rams were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 86-80 reverse against George Mason Patriots.

Rhode Island Rams triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Davidson Wildcats were beaten 70-45.

Head-to-Head Statistics

VCU beat Rhode Island when the teams last met. It was a 81-57 scoreline. VCU have won five on the spin against Rhode Island. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
VCU	11-6	1450	1258	192	9-3	2-3	2L
Rhode Island	10-7	1226	1121	105	6-4	4-3	1W

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VCU vs Rhode Island Prediction & Picks

This expert VCU vs Rhode Island betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Get with VCU with a -4.5 spread. We really like this pick and are playing the favorites at odds of -102 to enjoy a solid victory in this college contest.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key VCU vs Rhode Island stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by VCU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by VCU in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rhode Island in 2 consecutive games against VCU.

VCU -4.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

VCU 75 - 67 Rhode Island

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Rams to achieve a 75-67 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

VCU vs Rhode Island Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

VCU Rams have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability due to their -204 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Rhode Island are least likely to win at +168.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 148.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you fancy Under 148.5, then the odds are -105.

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Moneyline

VCU

-204

Rhode Island

+168

Point Spread

VCU -4.5

-102

Rhode Island +4.5

-120

Total Points

Under 148.5

-105

Over 148.5

-115

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VCU Stats

Rhode Island Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.70 pts and allowed 65.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 64.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic 10	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
George Mason	17-1	1419	1209	210	12-0	5-1	8W
Saint Louis	15-1	1485	1079	406	12-1	3-0	9W
Dayton	13-4	1318	1175	143	10-2	3-2	4W
George Washington	12-5	1488	1232	256	9-2	3-3	1W
Richmond	12-5	1400	1238	162	8-3	4-2	1L
St. Bonaventure	11-5	1258	1165	93	8-2	3-3	3L
VCU	11-6	1450	1258	192	9-3	2-3	2L
Davidson	10-6	1157	1108	49	6-5	4-1	1L
Saint Joseph's	10-7	1274	1244	30	9-2	1-5	2W
Fordham	10-7	1251	1087	164	8-4	2-3	1W
Rhode Island	10-7	1226	1121	105	6-4	4-3	1W
Duquesne	9-8	1446	1336	110	8-4	1-4	3L
La Salle	5-12	1143	1243	-100	3-5	2-7	1L
Loyola Chicago	5-13	1235	1387	-152	3-9	2-4	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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