NEWSLETTER
The VCU Rams (25-7, 15-3 A-10) hope to build on a four-game home winning streak when they host the Saint Louis Billikens (21-11, 12-6 A-10) on March 11, 2023.
VCU was victorious in its most recent game versus Davidson, 71-53, on Thursday. David Shriver led the way with 11 points, plus two rebounds and one assist. Saint Louis won its previous game against George Mason, 82-54, on Thursday. Gibson Jimerson starred with 21 points, and also had three boards and four assists.
When is VCU vs. Saint Louis and when does it start?
This game between the Rams and Billikens will go down on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch VCU vs. Saint Louis
The Rams and Billikens will hit the floor at Barclays Center for this matchup on March 11, and if you would like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS Sports.
VCU Rams vs. Saint Louis Billikens Game Preview
VCU Stats, Odds & Insights
VCU has a +266 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.3 points per game. It is putting up 71.0 points per game to rank 191st in college basketball and is allowing 62.7 per contest to rank 23rd in college basketball.
The Rams are averaging 71.0 points, only 0.4 more than the 70.6 the Billikens concede.
VCU makes 5.9 three-pointers per game (323rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.2. It shoots 33.9% from deep while its opponents hit 32.6% from long range.
The Rams are averaging 73.0 points per game when playing at home. In road games, they are averaging 68.7 points per contest.
In its last 10 games, VCU has been scoring 71.2 points per game, an average that’s a little higher than the 71.0 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Saint Louis Stats, Odds & Insights
Saint Louis’ +157 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.9 points per game) is a result of putting up 75.5 points per game (87th in college basketball) while giving up 70.6 per contest (193rd in college basketball).
The Billikens’ 75.5 points per game are 12.8 more than the Rams give up.
Saint Louis knocks down 7.2 three-pointers per game (204th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.7. It shoots 35.0% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.1%.
In 2022-23 the Billikens are averaging 7.0 more points per game at home (78.2) than on the road (71.2).
In its previous 10 games, Saint Louis is posting 73.8 points per contest, 1.7 fewer points than its season average (75.5).
Rams Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Baldwin Jr. | 27 | 12.6 | 2.9 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Brandon Johns Jr. | 31 | 11.8 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| Jalen Deloach | 31 | 9.9 | 7.1 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Jamir Watkins | 32 | 9.3 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Jayden Nunn | 32 | 9.1 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
Billikens Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Jimerson | 32 | 14.3 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Yuri Collins | 31 | 11.2 | 3.3 | 10.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Javonte Perkins | 32 | 10.9 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Javon Pickett | 31 | 9.7 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Francis Okoro | 31 | 7.0 | 8.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
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