VCU vs Saint Louis Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: VCU vs Saint Louis

The VCU Rams battle the Saint Louis Billikens, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, February 20.

The -105 for Under 165.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value. Our prediction is that VCU and Saint Louis might not collectively reach this total.

VCU Rams previous game saw them claim a 89-75 home win over George Washington Revolutionaries.

Saint Louis Billikens lost on the road in their last game. Rhode Island Rams won 81-76.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Saint Louis have claimed victory in the last two matchups against VCU. They won 78-69 at home and 71-62 on the road. It’s been seven VCU wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Saint Louis	24-2	2345	1764	581	17-1	7-1	1L
VCU	21-6	2260	1960	300	14-3	7-3	10W

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VCU vs Saint Louis Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

Totals wagering for this college contest provides lots of value at -105. The line is set at 165.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key VCU vs Saint Louis stats:

• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 VCU games on the road.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 VCU games.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 VCU games on the road.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Saint Louis games at home.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Saint Louis games.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Saint Louis games.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 165.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

VCU 75 - 86 Saint Louis

There are stacks of correct score lines on offer and we’re looking at Saint Louis to achieve a winning scoreline of 86-75 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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VCU vs Saint Louis 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.

Saint Louis are strong -435 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 81% chance of claiming victory. VCU Rams are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +330.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 165.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 165.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

VCU

+330

Saint Louis

-435

Point Spread

VCU +7.5

-102

Saint Louis -7.5

-120

Total Points

Under 165.5

-105

Over 165.5

-115

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VCU Stats

Saint Louis Stats

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 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

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 165.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.00 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.40 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 165.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 68.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 93.50 pts and allowed 64.30 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
VCU	21-6	2260	1960	300	14-3	7-3	10W
George Mason	21-6	2005	1831	174	15-2	6-4	3L
Dayton	17-9	1978	1852	126	13-3	4-6	2W
Duquesne	16-10	2122	1972	150	11-6	5-4	5W
Saint Joseph's	16-10	1910	1849	61	12-3	4-7	1W
Davidson	16-10	1913	1780	133	10-7	6-3	1W
Rhode Island	15-11	1885	1788	97	9-6	6-5	1W
George Washington	15-12	2238	1988	250	12-4	3-8	1L
Fordham	15-12	1902	1752	150	10-7	5-5	3W
St. Bonaventure	14-12	1980	1922	58	9-6	5-6	2L
Richmond	14-13	2086	1984	102	10-6	4-7	2L
La Salle	7-19	1705	1878	-173	5-7	2-12	6L
Loyola Chicago	6-21	1807	2087	-280	4-12	2-9	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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