| MATCHUP | Niagara Purple Eagles | VCU Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-9 | 7-4 |
| Where | Siegel Center, Richmond, VA | |
| When | Monday, December 15, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Niagara vs VCU prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 15th at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Niagara Purple Eagles Betting Preview
The Niagara Purple Eagles are 2-8 this season after they lost to Morgan State by a score of 81-73 in their last game. Niagara trailed 35-33 at halftime and allowed 46 points in the second half for the loss. The Purple Eagles shot 49% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Justin Page led Niagara with 18 points and four assists, while Brian Griffith added 16 points and two assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Niagara lost to St. Peter’s by a score of 71-43 and Siena by a score of 83-54. The Purple Eagles have scored 61.4 points per game with 26.7 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.8 points against per game this season. Justin Page is averaging 11.0 points and 2.6 assists per game, while Justin Hawkins is averaging 9.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Purple Eagles. Niagara is shooting 41.1% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 29.7% on three pointers this season.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams are 6-4 this year after they lost to New Mexico by a score of 81-78 in their last game. VCU led 46-41 at halftime, but they were outscored 40-32 in the second half for the disappointing loss. The Rams shot 39% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Nyk Lewis led VCU with 14 points and three rebounds, while Brandon Jennings added 13 points and six assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, VCU defeated Samford by a score of 83-57 and Virginia Tech by a score of 86-68. The Rams have scored 83.7 points per game with 39.0 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.9 points against per game this season. Terrence Hill Jr is averaging 12.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per game, while Jadrian Tracey is averaging 12.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Rams. VCU is shooting 44.4% from the field, 71.0% on free throws, and 35.0% on three pointers this year.
Why the VCU Rams will win
- Niagara has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- VCU has won 10 of its last 11 night games against non-Conference opponents at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
- Niagara has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Niagara’s last six road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Each of VCU’s last four home games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Niagara vs VCU Prediction
Niagara comes into this matchup looking to snap their lengthy losing streak, but they are just 2-8 on the season and 1-6 on the road. The Purple Eagles are shooting 41% from the field and they have scored 66 points or fewer in three of their last four. VCU is coming off of a loss to New Mexico, but they are 4-1 at home. The Rams are shooting 44% from the field and they have scored at least 78 points in four of their last five. VCU should win this game easily and we have seen some ugly losses out of Niagara, so give me the Rams to cover here.