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.

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	23-7	2487	2176	311	16-3	7-4	2W
Rhode Island	15-14	2062	2002	60	9-7	6-7	3L

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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.

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VCU vs Rhode Island Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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 144.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you fancy Under 144.5, then the odds are -105.

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Moneyline

VCU

-204

Rhode Island

+168

Point Spread

VCU -4.5

-105

Rhode Island +4.5

-115

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-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
Saint Louis	26-3	2586	1992	594	19-1	7-2	1W
VCU	23-7	2487	2176	311	16-3	7-4	2W
George Mason	22-8	2204	2040	164	16-2	6-6	1L
Dayton	21-9	2266	2106	160	15-3	6-6	6W
Saint Joseph's	19-10	2127	2028	99	14-3	5-7	4W
Davidson	18-11	2110	1963	147	11-7	7-4	2W
Duquesne	16-13	2320	2208	112	11-7	5-6	3L
George Washington	16-13	2408	2133	275	12-5	4-8	1L
Fordham	16-13	2028	1893	135	11-7	5-6	1L
Rhode Island	15-14	2062	2002	60	9-7	6-7	3L
St. Bonaventure	15-14	2226	2168	58	10-6	5-8	1L
Richmond	15-15	2311	2212	99	11-7	4-8	2L
La Salle	8-21	1905	2099	-194	6-8	2-13	2L
Loyola Chicago	7-22	1937	2228	-291	5-12	2-10	1W

• 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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