Samford vs VCU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Samford vs VCU

The Samford Bulldogs go up against the VCU Rams, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, December 5.

VCU can finish well clear of Samford and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -110 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -20.5 line.

Samford Bulldogs suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 89-45 scoreline occurred on the road against Utah Valley Wolverines.

VCU Rams won their last game which was at home. It was a 86-68 triumph against Virginia Tech.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 75-65 in favor of VCU when they last played Samford.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
VCU	27-7	2773	2430	343	19-3	8-4	6W
Samford	18-14	2525	2409	116	11-4	7-10	1L

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Samford vs VCU Prediction & Picks

This expert Samford vs VCU betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

VCU can enjoy a huge victory in this college matchup and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward. Back the big favorites off -20.5 to cover the line at -110.

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Key Samford vs VCU stats:

• The -20.5 line has been covered by VCU in 2 of their last 5 games at home.

VCU -20.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

VCU -20.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Samford 66 - 91 VCU

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Samford vs VCU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

VCU Rams are strong -5000 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 98% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1600 about Samford.

The spread currently stands at 20.5 and the total points line is 153.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 153.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Samford

+1600

VCU

-5000

Point Spread

Samford +20.5

-108

VCU -20.5

-112

Total Points

Under 153.5

-110

Over 153.5

-110

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Samford Stats

VCU Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 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 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 151.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 79.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 84.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 151.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 66.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic 10	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Saint Louis	28-5	2879	2294	585	21-2	7-3	1L
VCU	27-7	2773	2430	343	19-3	8-4	6W
George Mason	23-9	2347	2160	187	17-3	6-6	1L
Dayton	23-11	2528	2376	152	16-4	7-7	1L
Saint Joseph's	22-11	2419	2306	113	16-3	6-8	1L
Davidson	20-13	2367	2225	142	12-8	8-5	1L
Duquesne	18-15	2584	2481	103	13-7	5-8	1L
George Washington	18-15	2708	2433	275	13-5	5-10	1L
Fordham	17-15	2235	2095	140	12-8	5-7	1L
Rhode Island	16-16	2236	2182	54	10-7	6-9	2L
St. Bonaventure	17-17	2596	2532	64	10-7	7-10	1L
Richmond	15-17	2455	2366	89	11-8	4-9	4L
La Salle	9-23	2148	2370	-222	7-9	2-14	2L
Loyola Chicago	9-24	2204	2500	-296	6-12	3-12	1L

Southern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
E. Tennessee St.	23-11	2638	2356	282	15-5	8-6	1L
Furman	22-12	2600	2397	203	13-6	9-6	3W
Mercer	19-13	2646	2416	230	14-2	5-11	1L
Wofford	19-13	2520	2468	52	10-6	9-7	2L
Samford	18-14	2525	2409	116	11-4	7-10	1L
Western Carolina	15-16	2432	2397	35	10-3	5-13	1L
UNC Greensboro	15-19	2673	2736	-63	10-6	5-13	1L
Chattanooga	13-19	2454	2408	46	7-9	6-10	1L
Citadel	11-22	2322	2558	-236	7-9	4-13	1L
VMI	6-26	2303	2560	-257	5-9	1-17	17L

• 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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