Fordham vs VCU Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Fordham Rams and the VCU Rams meet Saturday in college basketball action from Siegel Center in Richmond. Here’s a Fordham vs VCU prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Fordham vs VCU pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Fordham Rams Betting Preview

The Rams got off to a 10-7 start this year, then lost to Saint Louis, Duquesne and Davidson in the next three. Fordham would then beat La Salle and George Washington before losses to VCU and St. Bonaventure. Since then it’s been four straight wins over Saint Joseph’s Rhode Island, Loyola Chicago and Davidson. That gives Fordham a 16-12 record in 28 games this year.

In the Davidson game last weekend the Rams were up 29-22 at the break. Fordham hit a 37-34 deficit the rest of the way but held on for the 63-59 win in the end. Leading the charge was Dejour Reaves with 21 points, four rebounds and two assists. Christian Henry also finished in double-digits with 11 points, three rebounds and six assists during the winning effort.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

Over on the VCU side, they were able to win 11 of their first 15 games this year before a couple of losses to Saint Louis and George Mason. The Rams then beat Rhode Island, Saint Joseph’s, Davidson, Richmond, Loyola Chicago, Fordham, Dayton, La Salle, Richmond and George Washington. After a loss to Saint Louis the Rams are sitting at 21-7 overall this season.

Matched up against the Billikens on February 20, the Rams held a solid 42-33 lead by the end of the first half. VCU was outscored badly 55-33 the rest of the way however, leading to an 88-75 loss in the end. Tops in scoring during the losing effort for VCU was Lazar Djokovic with 19 points and seven rebounds. Brandon Jennings put up 18 points with seven rebounds and four steals.

Fordham Rams @ VCU Rams Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the VCU Rams will win

• VCU has won each of its last 10 games against Fordham.

Why the Fordham Rams will win

• Fordham has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Fordham vs VCU Prediction

I’ll lean toward VCU. The Rams need a good bounce-back effort here after a bad second half in a road loss to Saint Louis, though. VCU shot just 32.8 percent from the field in that one while giving up 51.5 percent on defense. The Rams were competitive on the boards but got outscored 48-24 in the paint while coughing up 16 turnovers. It was the Rams’ first loss since January 10, a span of 11 games and a 10-1 run.

These teams last saw each other back on February 3 in a 63-59 road victory for VCU. In that one VCU shot a solid 45.5 percent from the field with a 34-28 rebounding edge. That said, VCU wasn’t great from the line on 60.7 percent (17-of-28) and had 14 turnovers. Still, if VCU can manage to clean up a few of their mistakes I like their chances in the home rematch.

Andrew Jett's Pick: VCU Rams -13.5