*10* MASSACRE on VCU.

The VCU Rams will be on the road at Davidson Friday, and the Rams are a slight favorite. Davidson is 4-3 in conference play so far, while the Rams are still undefeated at 7-0. VCU won at Davidson by a score of 93-73 last year, and I like the Rams as a small favorite tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Rams are the dominant force in the Atlantic-10, and they've covered the spread in nine of their last 10 versus conference rivals. They've won three road games in conference play, beating Richmond, Saint Louis and St. Joe's.

2. Home Cookin' - The Wildcats have not been a good bet at home, going 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 home games. The Rams have been a strong play on the road, covering in seven of their last nine.

3. X-Factor - The Wildcats are 5-14-1 ATS in their last 20 games overall.

Selection: This is a play on the VCU Rams (10*)