Who's Playing

VCU @ Saint Louis

Current Records: VCU 21-7; Saint Louis 20-10

What to Know

The Saint Louis Billikens are 1-6 against the VCU Rams since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. Saint Louis and VCU will face off in an Atlantic 10 battle at 4 p.m. ET at Chaifetz Arena. The Billikens are out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.

Even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Saint Louis beat the Rhode Island Rams 80-74 on Wednesday. Saint Louis got double-digit scores from four players: guard Gibson Jimerson (22), guard Fred Thatch Jr. (21), guard Jordan Nesbitt (11), and guard Yuri Collins (10). Collins had some trouble finding his footing against the Richmond Spiders last week, so this was a step in the right direction.

Meanwhile, VCU took their game against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies on Tuesday by a conclusive 74-51 score. Guard KeShawn Curry (14 points), forward Vince Williams Jr. (13 points), and guard Adrian Baldwin Jr. (12 points) were the top scorers for VCU.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Billikens are expected to win a tight contest. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The wins brought Saint Louis up to 20-10 and VCU to 21-7. Saint Louis is 11-8 after wins this season, VCU 15-5.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Chaifetz Arena -- St. Louis, Missouri
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Billikens are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Rams, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Billikens as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -114

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Series History

VCU have won six out of their last seven games against Saint Louis.

  • Feb 23, 2021 - VCU 67 vs. Saint Louis 65
  • Feb 21, 2020 - Saint Louis 80 vs. VCU 62
  • Feb 26, 2019 - VCU 71 vs. Saint Louis 65
  • Jan 23, 2018 - VCU 75 vs. Saint Louis 74
  • Feb 22, 2017 - VCU 64 vs. Saint Louis 50
  • Feb 13, 2016 - VCU 85 vs. Saint Louis 52
  • Jan 10, 2016 - VCU 72 vs. Saint Louis 56

Injury Report for Saint Louis

  • Javonte Perkins: Out for the Season (Knee)

Injury Report for VCU

  • Marcus Tsohonis: Game-Time Decision (Concussion)
  • Jamir Watkins: Out for the Season (Knee)
  • Jarren McAllister: Out (Knee)