Friday’s contest features the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (11-6, 2-2 A-10) and the VCU Rams (13-4, 3-1 A-10) squaring off at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 72-71 win for Saint Joseph’s (PA) according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on January 17.

Based on our computer prediction, Saint Joseph’s (PA) is a good bet to cover the spread, which is currently listed at 2.5. The two teams are projected to exceed the 141.5 total.

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VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPNU
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• Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena
• Line: VCU -2.5
• Point total: 141.5
• Moneyline (to win): VCU -142, Saint Joseph’s (PA) +118

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VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Saint Joseph’s (PA) 72, VCU 71

Spread & Total Prediction for VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA)

• Pick ATS: Saint Joseph’s (PA) (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (141.5)

VCU has a 9-7-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Saint Joseph’s (PA), who is 7-10-0 ATS. The Rams are 8-8-0 and the Hawks are 8-9-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 154.4 points per game, 12.9 more points than this matchup’s total. VCU has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall over the past 10 games. Saint Joseph’s (PA) has gone 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games.

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VCU Performance Insights

• The Rams outscore opponents by 15.1 points per game (scoring 77.6 points per game to rank 113th in college basketball while giving up 62.5 per contest to rank 15th in college basketball) and have a +257 scoring differential overall.
• VCU wins the rebound battle by an average of 5.9 boards. It is pulling down 35.4 rebounds per game (55th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.5 per contest.
• VCU connects on 9.2 three-pointers per game (64th in college basketball) at a 31.4% rate (297th in college basketball), compared to the 5.6 per game its opponents make at a 31.0% rate.
• The Rams’ 99.3 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 110th in college basketball, and the 79.9 points they allow per 100 possessions rank sixth in college basketball.
• VCU has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 2.6 turnovers per game, committing 11.5 (184th in college basketball action) while forcing 14.1 (43rd in college basketball).

Saint Joseph’s (PA) Performance Insights

• The Hawks have a +139 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.2 points per game. They’re putting up 76.8 points per game, 138th in college basketball, and are allowing 68.6 per outing to rank 100th in college basketball.
• Saint Joseph’s (PA) is 118th in the country at 33.8 rebounds per game. That’s 2.9 more than the 30.9 its opponents average.
• Saint Joseph’s (PA) hits 9.5 three-pointers per game (52nd in college basketball), 2.7 more than its opponents. It shoots 35.4% from beyond the arc (97th in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 31.5%.
• Saint Joseph’s (PA) forces 10.9 turnovers per game (264th in college basketball) while committing 11.9 (225th in college basketball).

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