American vs VCU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: American vs VCU

The American Eagles square off against the VCU Rams, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, December 18.

American have been given +20.5 on the spread. We think the underdogs can avoid a heavy defeat against VCU and you can play them at -104.

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American Eagles won their previous game, beating Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at home. It was a 78-60 win.

VCU Rams won their last game which was at home. It was a 84-58 triumph against Niagara Purple Eagles.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
VCU	7-4	921	777	144	6-2	1-2	1W
American	7-4	898	775	123	7-1	0-3	3W

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American vs VCU Prediction & Picks

Explore our best American vs VCU picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

American can give a good account of themselves against the big favorites in this college contest. They can prevent a huge loss and there is -104 available that the underdogs cover +20.5.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date college hoops stats for sharper picks.

Key American vs VCU stats:

• The +20.5 line has been covered by American in 8 consecutive games.
• The +20.5 line has been covered by American in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The +20.5 line has been covered by American in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -20.5 line hasn’t been covered by VCU in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -20.5 line hasn’t been covered by VCU in 7 of their last 10 games.

American +20.5 Probability

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

American 64 - 81 VCU

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American vs VCU Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

VCU Rams are massive -5000 favorites. They are regarded as 98% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. American are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +1600.

The spread is calculated to be 20.5, while total points comes in at 152.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Under 152.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

American

+1600

VCU

-5000

Point Spread

American +20.5

-104

VCU -20.5

-118

Total Points

Under 152.5

-110

Over 152.5

-110

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American Stats

VCU Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +20.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 152.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.40 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.70 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 152.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 70.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.70 pts and allowed 66.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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Atlantic 10	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Saint Louis	10-1	1021	754	267	9-1	1-0	4W
George Mason	10-1	874	714	160	8-0	2-1	1W
St. Bonaventure	10-2	927	825	102	7-0	3-2	1L
Richmond	9-2	926	784	142	7-0	2-2	1L
Davidson	8-2	764	671	93	6-2	2-0	1W
Dayton	9-3	974	850	124	8-1	1-2	2W
Fordham	8-4	916	750	166	7-2	1-2	2W
George Washington	8-4	1042	907	135	6-2	2-2	2L
Rhode Island	8-4	892	798	94	5-2	3-2	1W
VCU	7-4	921	777	144	6-2	1-2	1W
Saint Joseph's	5-4	689	672	17	5-0	0-4	1L
Duquesne	6-5	920	884	36	6-2	0-3	2L
La Salle	3-7	671	680	-9	3-3	0-4	4L
Loyola Chicago	3-9	822	920	-98	3-6	0-3	2L

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
American	7-4	898	775	123	7-1	0-3	3W
Navy	6-5	792	761	31	3-2	3-3	2W
Colgate	5-5	758	743	15	3-1	2-4	1L
Army	5-7	871	915	-44	3-4	2-3	2W
Holy Cross	5-8	867	964	-97	3-2	2-6	1L
Loyola Maryland	4-8	906	916	-10	4-3	0-5	3L
Boston University	4-8	882	908	-26	3-2	1-6	3L
Lehigh	3-8	769	815	-46	2-2	1-6	2L
Lafayette	3-8	765	824	-59	3-3	0-5	1L
Bucknell	3-9	793	922	-129	1-4	2-5	1W

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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