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.
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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
|
12-6 | 1534 | 1333 | 201 | 9-3 | 3-3 | 1W |
Samford
|
9-10 | 1473 | 1451 | 22 | 5-3 | 4-7 | 3L |
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:
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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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates VCU to cover the -20.5 spread along with Over 151.5. Add in both teams to score 60 points and VCU to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
Samford 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 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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Samford Stats
VCU Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| Atlantic 10 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saint Louis
|
17-1 | 1651 | 1198 | 453 | 14-1 | 3-0 | 11W |
George Mason
|
17-1 | 1419 | 1209 | 210 | 12-0 | 5-1 | 8W |
Dayton
|
14-4 | 1396 | 1226 | 170 | 11-2 | 3-2 | 5W |
Richmond
|
13-6 | 1537 | 1379 | 158 | 9-3 | 4-3 | 1L |
George Washington
|
12-6 | 1567 | 1316 | 251 | 9-3 | 3-3 | 1L |
VCU
|
12-6 | 1534 | 1333 | 201 | 9-3 | 3-3 | 1W |
Davidson
|
11-6 | 1241 | 1187 | 54 | 6-5 | 5-1 | 1W |
Saint Joseph's
|
11-7 | 1342 | 1308 | 34 | 10-2 | 1-5 | 3W |
St. Bonaventure
|
11-7 | 1396 | 1311 | 85 | 8-2 | 3-5 | 5L |
Duquesne
|
10-8 | 1520 | 1399 | 121 | 8-4 | 2-4 | 1W |
Rhode Island
|
10-8 | 1301 | 1205 | 96 | 6-5 | 4-3 | 1L |
Fordham
|
10-9 | 1370 | 1239 | 131 | 8-5 | 2-4 | 2L |
La Salle
|
6-13 | 1274 | 1391 | -117 | 4-5 | 2-8 | 1W |
Loyola Chicago
|
5-14 | 1286 | 1465 | -179 | 3-9 | 2-5 | 5L |
| Southern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
E. Tennessee St.
|
13-6 | 1483 | 1272 | 211 | 10-1 | 3-5 | 1W |
Furman
|
13-6 | 1467 | 1329 | 138 | 9-4 | 4-2 | 1L |
Mercer
|
12-7 | 1620 | 1425 | 195 | 8-0 | 4-7 | 4W |
Wofford
|
12-7 | 1489 | 1454 | 35 | 6-2 | 6-5 | 1W |
Chattanooga
|
9-10 | 1474 | 1389 | 85 | 5-3 | 4-7 | 3W |
Samford
|
9-10 | 1473 | 1451 | 22 | 5-3 | 4-7 | 3L |
UNC Greensboro
|
7-12 | 1491 | 1533 | -42 | 6-4 | 1-8 | 1L |
Western Carolina
|
6-11 | 1312 | 1370 | -58 | 5-2 | 1-9 | 1L |
VMI
|
6-13 | 1402 | 1449 | -47 | 5-4 | 1-9 | 4L |
Citadel
|
5-14 | 1339 | 1470 | -131 | 4-6 | 1-8 | 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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