Richmond vs VCU Prediction 1/27/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Richmond vs VCU Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 27th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

VCU Rams Preview

The VCU Rams have a 14-6 overall record this season and a 5-2 conference record. They are coming off a 75-69 away win against Davidson and their previous three games were a 79-72 home win against Saint Joseph’s, an 84-75 away win against Rhode Island and an 86-80 home loss against George Mason.

Offensively, VCU averages 84.4 points per game, while allowing 73.7 points per game defensively. The Rams shoot with 47% from the field and grab 36.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.7 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 7.9 steals per game defensively.

Terrence Hill Jr. leads VCU in scoring, with an average of 14.5 points per game, while shooting with 48.9% from the field and 88% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 2.7 per game. Lazar Djokovic is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game.

Richmond Spiders Preview

The Richmond Spiders have a 13-8 overall record this season and a 3-5 conference record. They are coming off an 85-69 away loss against George Washington and their previous three games were a 69-68 home loss against Rhode Island, an 88-63 away loss against Saint Louis and a 74-53 home win against La Salle.

Offensively, Richmond averages 79.7 points per game, while allowing 73 points per game defensively. The Spiders shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.1 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.

AJ Lopez leads Richmond in scoring, with an average of 12.7 points per game, while shooting with 48.2% from the field and 86.5% from the free throw line. Mike Walz is the team’s leading rebounder with 7 per game, while Will Johnston leads the team in assists with 2.2 per game.

Richmond Spiders @ VCU Rams Betting Trends: January 27, 2026

Why the VCU Rams will win

• Richmond has lost each of its last eight games at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
• VCU has won each of its last seven games against Richmond at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
• VCU has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games at Stuart C. Siegel Center.

Why the Richmond Spiders will win

• Richmond has won each of its last seven Tuesday road games against Conference opponents.
• Richmond has won the first half in four of its last five night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last 16 games between Richmond and VCU have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Each of Richmond’s last 10 games at Stuart C. Siegel Center have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Richmond vs VCU Prediction

In this Richmond vs VCU Prediction, VCU is coming as -11 home favorites. VCU has a slightly better overall record, they have been excellent at home and have been red-hot lately, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games. On the flip side, Richmond has been struggling with a 1-4 record both straight up and against the spread in its last 5 games while being mediocre on the road. VCU has a better offense, scoring 4.7 points per game more than Richmond and I expect them to get the job done at home today. Take VCU and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: VCU -11