Pick details
| MATCHUP | Little Rock Trojans | VCU Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Spread | +20.5 -115 | -20.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +1400 | -3200 |
| Total | Over 153.5 (-115) | Under 153.5 (-105) |
| Where | Siegel Center, Richmond, VA | |
| When | Monday, November 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Little Rock vs VCU Prediction
In this Little Rock vs VCU Prediction, VCU is coming as -21.5 home favorites. VCU is projected as #36 for the upcoming College Basketball Season. Coming off an Atlantic 10 tournament championship, the Rams look well-positioned to remain among the conference’s top teams and compete for another NCAA Tournament appearance. Little Rock is projected as #194 for the upcoming College Basketball Season. With a heavily revamped roster under a new head coach, the Trojans face a rebuilding season as they look to improve their competitiveness and establish themselves in the United Athletic Conference. VCU was the far better team last season, being better both on the offensive and the defensive end for a +9 point differential, while Little Rock had a -3.6 point differential. I expect the better team to take care of business in a dominating fashion in their season opener. Take VCU and lay the -21.5 in this one.
VCU Rams Preview
The VCU Rams finished last season with a 28-8 overall record and had a 15-3 conference record and were placed 1st in the A-10. They had a 15-2 home record and a 7-3 road record.
Offensively, they averaged 80.8 points per game (ranking 68th in the nation), while allowing 71.8 points per game defensively (120th). They had a 116.4 offensive rating (ranking 51st) and a 103.3 defensive rating (91st). The Rams shot with 45.7% from the field (ranking 150th in the nation) and 36.3% from beyond the arc (46th), while grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game (114th in the nation) and averaging 13.9 assists per game (182nd). They had 4.3 blocks per game (56th in the nation) and 7.3 steals per game (116th).
Terrence Hill led VCU in scoring, with an average of 15.0 ppg on 46.6% shooting from the field, adding 2.7 rebounds while shooting 84.4% from the free throw line. Lazar Djokovic followed with 13.2 ppg on 50.0% shooting from the field and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Jadrian Tracey added 9.6 ppg on 41.1% shooting from the field and 2.8 rebounds per game.
Little Rock Trojans Preview
The Little Rock Trojans finished last season with a 12-20 overall record and had a 9-11 conference record and were placed 7th in the OVC. They had a 7-6 home record and a 5-13 road record.
Offensively, they averaged 70.5 points per game (ranking 293rd in the nation), while allowing 74.1 points per game defensively (188th). They had a 103.0 offensive rating (ranking 313th) and a 108.2 defensive rating (219th). The Trojans shot with 44.6% from the field (ranking 210th in the nation) and 35.6% from beyond the arc (90th), while grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game (266th in the nation) and averaging 14.0 assists per game (165th). They had 4.5 blocks per game (42nd in the nation) and 7.9 steals per game (63rd).
Johnathan Lawson led Little Rock in scoring, with an average of 16.2 ppg on 39.3% shooting from the field, adding 4.1 rebounds while shooting 82.8% from the free throw line. Cameron Wallace followed with 12.7 ppg on 48.8% shooting from the field and 6.9 rebounds per game, while Kachi Nzeh added 11.7 ppg on 46.6% shooting from the field and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Little Rock Trojans @ VCU Rams Betting Trends: November 2, 2026
Why the VCU Rams will win
- VCU has won each of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Little Rock has lost each of its last five road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Little Rock has lost the first half in five of its last six night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Little Rock’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Eight of VCU’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: VCU -21.5
