La Salle vs VCU Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving La Salle

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving VCU

-Recent betting trends in games played between La Salle and VCU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Explorers and Rams.

La Salle Looks for Second Straight Win

La Salle in the last game faced off against George Washington in the last game and they were able to secure the 73–67. In the second half, they outscored George Washington 38-32 and that was enough for the victory. Deuce Jones had a strong game, putting up 19 points, six assists, and four rebounds. There were five different players that ended up putting up 10 points. Two games ago against Fordham, the defense gave up 88 points and they ended up winning by 16 points. 

La Salle comes into this game with a 12-10 record overall and they have gone 11-11 against the spread. The over has hit in 12 games so far this season. La Salle is averaging 75 points while their defense is giving up 74.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 165th in the league while the defense is ranked 266th. Corey McKeithan is averaging 15.7 points while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from behind the three-point line. La Salle will meet UMass after this game.

VCU Dominated the Last Game

VCU dominated the last game against Richmond. VCU scored 90 points while the defense gave up 49 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were up 44-13 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Max Schulga put up 20 points, six rebounds, and five assists. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Zeb Jackson also put up 10 points, one rebound, and one assist. 

VCU comes into this game with a 17-5 record overall and they have gone 13-8 against the spread. VCU is averaging 77.8 points while their defense is giving up 62.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 95th in the league while the defense is ranked 12th in the league. They are averaging 60.27 field goals attempted per game, which is 104th in the league. Joe Bamisile is averaging 16.2 points while shooting 48 percent from the field and 34.3 percent from behind the three-point line. VCU will take on Dayton following this one.

Why VCU Will Beat La Salle

• VCU has won each of its last 11 games at Stuart C. Siegel Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• La Salle has lost each of its last nine Tuesday road games.
• La Salle has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against Conference opponents.

La Salle vs VCU Prediction

VCU is going to have no issue getting the job done here. VCU is averaging 77.8 points per game, but their defense is giving up 62.5 points per game. La Salle is averaging 75 points per game but they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. VCU’s offense is going to pull away early, and they are going to have no issue getting the job done here. Back VCU against the spread.