Who's Playing

VCU @ Old Dominion

Current Records: VCU 5-4; Old Dominion 5-5

What to Know

The VCU Rams are 5-1 against the Old Dominion Monarchs since November of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success this past Saturday. They will face off against one another at 8 p.m. ET at Chartway Arena. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

VCU strolled past the Jacksonville State Gamecocks with points to spare this past Wednesday, taking the game 66-52. The Rams' guard Jayden Nunn looked sharp as he had 20 points.

Meanwhile, Old Dominion didn't have too much trouble with the William & Mary Tribe on the road last week as they won 74-59. Old Dominion's forward Kalu Ezikpe did his thing and had 18 points along with eight rebounds and four blocks.

VCU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 1-4 against the spread when favored.

VCU is now 5-4 while the Monarchs sit at 5-5. Two offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Rams are worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 58.3 on average. Old Dominion has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the matchup with the 23rd fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 62.9 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Chartway Arena -- Norfolk, Virginia
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $44.99

Odds

The Rams are a 5-point favorite against the Monarchs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Rams, as the game opened with the Rams as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

VCU have won five out of their last six games against Old Dominion.

  • Dec 12, 2020 - VCU 77 vs. Old Dominion 54
  • Dec 07, 2019 - VCU 69 vs. Old Dominion 57
  • Nov 28, 2018 - Old Dominion 62 vs. VCU 52
  • Dec 02, 2017 - VCU 82 vs. Old Dominion 75
  • Dec 10, 2016 - VCU 67 vs. Old Dominion 64
  • Nov 28, 2015 - VCU 76 vs. Old Dominion 67

Injury Report for Old Dominion

  • Jason Wade: Out (Knee)
  • Charles Smith IV: Out (Illness)

Injury Report for VCU

  • Hason Ward: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
  • Mikeal Brown-Jones: Game-Time Decision (Concussion)
  • Jamir Watkins: Out for the Season (Knee)
  • Jarren McAllister: Out (Knee)