NIT: Rhode Island Rams vs. Virginia Tech Hokies

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Rhode Island Rams and the Virginia Tech Hokies will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Cassell Coliseum. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Delroy James poured in 34 points to lift Rhode Island past Nevada 85-83 in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament on Monday night. Rhode Island couldn't cover as 8.5-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 156-point total listed by oddsmakers. Dorenzo Hudson had 27 points and seven rebounds to lift Virginia Tech past Connecticut 65-63 in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament on Monday night. Virginia Tech failed to cover as 4.5-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 138-point total set by sportsbooks. Team records: Rhode Island: 25-9 SU, 11-18-2 ATS Virginia Tech: 25-8 SU, 14-12-1 ATS Rhode Island most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Virginia Tech most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 After playing Connecticut are 2-5 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rhode Island's last 6 games on the road Rhode Island is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rhode Island's last 7 games Rhode Island is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Virginia Tech Virginia Tech is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games at home Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Virginia Tech's last 10 games at home Virginia Tech is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Rhode Island