UMass vs VCU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Feb 2025

There’s a case to be made for VCU on the spread when they face UMass. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -16.5 line at odds of -120 considering they should be superior.

UMass Minutemen lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 73-59 at home to St. Bonaventure Bonnies.

VCU Rams won their last game 80-72. This was a road victory against George Washington Revolutionaries.

Head-to-Head Statistics

VCU won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 73-59 victory was registered against UMass. The previous 7 games featuring these teams have resulted in five VCU victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
VCU	21-6	2260	1960	300	14-3	7-3	10W
UMass	15-12	2183	2079	104	10-5	5-7	3L

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UMass vs VCU Prediction & Picks

We have decided to go for the big favorites against the spread in order to get the best value. VCU should be able to cover an appealing -16.5 line at -120 for this college matchup.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together college basketball forecasts. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key UMass vs VCU stats:

• The -16.5 line has been covered by VCU in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -16.5 line has been covered by VCU in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -16.5 line has been covered by VCU in 2 consecutive games at home.

VCU -16.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

VCU -16.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joe Bamisile Over 4.5 Rebounds -149

Joe Bamisile (VCU) can be wagered to rack up Over 4.5 rebounds at -149. The Player Rebounds line looks really attractive when it comes to having an Overs bet.

Latest Joe Bamisile Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-135

Under 15.5

+105

Assists

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+115

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Jack Clark Under 7.5 Rebounds -139

Jack Clark (VCU) is available at -139 to have Under 7.5 rebounds. We really like this player prop so we’re going to bet on him to fall short when it comes to rebounds.

Latest Jack Clark Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-123

Assists

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-167

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-102

Under 7.5

-127

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Correct Score Prediction

UMass 65 - 86 VCU

There’s the chance to back VCU in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 86-65 victory in their favor.

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UMass 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 massive -2500 favorites. They are regarded as 96% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. The market suggests that UMass Minutemen are least likely to win at +1060.

The spread currently stands at 16.5 and the total points line is 148.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. The Over 148.5 selection is available to back at -115.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites VCU at -500. On the flip side, UMass are +320 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball contest, visit the betting sites and check out the wide range of team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

UMass

+1060

VCU

-2500

Point Spread

UMass +16.5

-110

VCU -16.5

-110

Total Points

Under 148.5

-105

Over 148.5

-115

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Joe Bamisile is available at -135 to rack up Over 15.5 points. If you want to go Under, then +105 is available.

Joe Bamisile (VCU)

Over 15.5

-135

Under 15.5

+105

Max Shulga (VCU)

Over 14.5

-119

Under 14.5

-109

Phillip Russell (VCU)

Over 11.5

-109

Under 11.5

-119

Daniel Rivera (UMass)

Over 10.5

-118

Under 10.5

-110

Jack Clark (VCU)

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-123

Max Shulga (VCU)

Over 4.5

+122

Under 4.5

-159

Phillip Russell (VCU)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-111

Jack Clark (VCU)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-167

Joe Bamisile (VCU)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Daniel Rivera (UMass)

Over 1.5

+109

Under 1.5

-141

Jack Clark (VCU)

Over 7.5

-102

Under 7.5

-127

Max Shulga (VCU)

Over 5.5

-119

Under 5.5

-109

Joe Bamisile (VCU)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UMass Stats

VCU Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +16.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -16.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 64.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.60 pts and allowed 59.60 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	24-2	2345	1764	581	17-1	7-1	1L
George Mason	21-5	1938	1749	189	15-1	6-4	2L
VCU	21-6	2260	1960	300	14-3	7-3	10W
Dayton	16-9	1896	1785	111	13-3	3-6	1W
Duquesne	15-10	2060	1911	149	10-6	5-4	4W
Saint Joseph's	15-10	1839	1784	55	12-3	3-7	2L
Davidson	15-10	1848	1717	131	9-7	6-3	1L
Rhode Island	15-11	1885	1788	97	9-6	6-5	1W
St. Bonaventure	14-11	1915	1851	64	9-5	5-6	1L
George Washington	15-12	2238	1988	250	12-4	3-8	1L
Fordham	14-12	1840	1693	147	9-7	5-5	2W
Richmond	14-12	2023	1919	104	10-6	4-6	1L
La Salle	7-18	1644	1816	-172	5-7	2-11	5L
Loyola Chicago	6-20	1748	2025	-277	4-12	2-8	2L

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	26-0	2400	1934	466	15-0	11-0	25W
Akron	21-5	2337	1946	391	14-2	7-3	2W
Kent State	19-7	2202	2083	119	13-2	6-5	3W
Bowling Green	16-11	2212	1903	309	11-6	5-5	1L
Buffalo	15-11	2036	1943	93	7-7	8-4	1L
UMass	15-12	2183	2079	104	10-5	5-7	3L
Ohio	14-13	2086	2080	6	11-6	3-7	1W
Toledo	13-13	2102	2018	84	8-4	5-9	1L
Northern Illinois	9-16	1777	1906	-129	6-4	3-12	1W
Eastern Michigan	9-17	1830	1914	-84	6-5	3-12	1W
Western Michigan	9-17	1944	2073	-129	7-6	2-11	1L
Central Michigan	8-18	1903	1999	-96	7-4	1-14	1L
Ball State	8-18	1716	1820	-104	6-6	2-12	3L

• 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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