Betting on today’s Highlanders 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 ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 133.5 points, and the Rams are favored to win at home against the Highlanders.
RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: VCU Rams -4.5
This game will be played at Stuart C. Siegel Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE VCU RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will VCU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.
Can the Highlanders Pull Off a Win at Richmond?
Radford is playing for the 3rd time this year, carrying in a 1-1 mark. On the road, the Highlanders are 0-1 this season compared to their 1-0 record at home. Currently, Radford has an ATS record of 1-1 heading into their matchup vs. Radford. Going back to last year, the team’s last three games has led to an ATS record of 2-0, and an average scoring margin of 5.
In two games, Radford comes in with an over/under mark of 1-1-0, with their games averaging 142 points per game. Over the course of the last five games, the Highlanders’ games have averaged 68 points per game, along with an over/under record of 1-3.
Coming off their recent game, the Radford offense tallied 66 points in a matchup against Marshall. Their field goal percentage for the game was 37.7%, and they made 9 threes. For the season, the Radford offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 303rd in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.
In the current season, the Radford defense has excelled, sitting 44th in the nation by allowing 65.0 points per game.
Can VCU Live Up to the Hype at Home?
After picking up a 75-65 win over Samford in their most recent game, Radford now has a record of 1-1. Over their previous ten home games including last year, Radford has gone 8-2 at home. Looking at VCU’s ATS performance, they have an ATS record of 1-1 ahead of today’s game. Looking back on the school’s last three games, their ATS record is 2-1 with an average scoring margin of 8
Radford comes in with an over/under record of 0-2-0 through two games, with their games averaging a combined 140.5 points per game so far. Looking at the Rams’ last three games, their over/under record is 0-3 with their games averaging 69 points per game.
In their recent matchup, the Radford offense ended with 75 points against Samford. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49% and made 5 threes. The top scorer for the Rams was Max Shulga with 17 points, while Zeb Jackson also chipped in with 13 points.
Coming into today’s game, the Radford defense is giving up an average of 70.5 points per contest.