Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our La Salle vs VCU NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Richmond.
La Salle vs VCU Prediction
Betting on today's Explorers and Rams game? Catch the action at Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, VA, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have VCU as the -18.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 144 points.
La Salle vs. VCU Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: La Salle Explorers at VCU Rams
- Where: Richmond at Stuart C. Siegel Center
- Date: Tuesday, February 4th
- Betting Odds VCU -18.5, LASAL +1190 | VCU -2800 O/U 144
Explorers Preview: Do the Explorers Have What it Takes in Richmond?
La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games
La Salle improved to 11-10 on the season with a 73-67 home win over George Washington on Saturday. The Explorers were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.
After a 35-35 tie at halftime, La Salle outscored George Washington 38-32 in the second half. The total points for the game ended at 140, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.
Explorers Offense Breakdown
La Salle put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 20 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.7%, and they converted 11 of 15 free throws for a 73.3% rate. The Explorers dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 20 offensive rebounds and dishing out 11 assists.
Deuce Jones, Gerald Drumgoole Jr., and Corey McKeithan each scored 19 points, with Jones adding 6 assists and shooting 66.7% from deep. Drumgoole connected on 4 threes, while McKeithan hit 3, despite shooting 30% from three-point range. Mac Etienne was efficient inside, shooting 83.3% and pulling down 8 rebounds.
Explorers Team Defense
La Salle's defense gave up 67 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, with the opposing team making 22 of 45 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, La Salle's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they hit 11 free throws for 73%.
Rams Preview: Will VCU Find a Way to Win at Home?
VCU Rams Recent Game/Games
VCU improved to 16-5 on the season with a dominant 90-49 win over Richmond on Saturday. The Rams were -19.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game ended at 139, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.
VCU set the tone early, leading 44-13 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 46 points while allowing 36.
Rams Offense Breakdown
VCU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 64.7% (33/51). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 80.4%, thanks in part to their 77.3% shooting on two-pointers (17/22) and 55.2% from beyond the arc (16/29).
The Rams were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 8 of their attempts, and dished out 20 assists. Max Shulga led the way with 20 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range and adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Rams Team Defense
Despite VCU's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 49 points. The Rams allowed 64% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 33 of 51 shots.
VCU's defense also gave up 16 threes on 29 attempts, a 55% shooting rate. Their opponent was perfect from the free-throw line, going 8 for 8.
Explorers vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Explorers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their ten previous home games, VCU has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 72 points per game.
- The last ten games that La Salle was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 4-6 straight up.
- VCU has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
La Salle vs VCU Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: La Salle +18.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.
