St. Joseph’s vs VCU Prediction 1/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks and the VCU Rams meet Monday in college basketball action from the Stuart Siegel Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. VCU Rams prediction.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recap

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks come into this game looking to add on to their 68-64 win over St. Bonaventure last time out to sit at 11-7 this season. After this game, Saint Joseph’s will head home for a game against Dayton.

Hawks Win 3 In A Row

Deuce Jones leads the Hawks in scoring with 15.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG and 3.3 APG while Jaiden Glover-Toscano has 15.8 PPG with 4.3 RPG as well this season. Derek Simpson has 11.8 PPG with 5.7 RPG and 4.1 APG to lead the Hawks in assists while Dasear Haskins has 10.4 PPG with a team-high 6.2 RPG to lead the Hawks in rebounding and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Saint Joseph’s this season. As a team, Saint Joseph’s is averaging 74.6 PPG on 42.1% shooting from the field, 28% from three and 76.6% from the foul line this season.

VCU Rams Recap

The VCU Rams come into this game looking to add on to their 84-75 win over Rhode Island in their last game to sit at 12-6 this season. After this game, VCU will head on the road for a game against Davidson.

Rams Snap Two-Game Skid

Terrence Hill Jr. leads the Rams in scoring with 14.6 PPG while Lazar Djokovic has 13.7 PPG with 5.6 RPG to lead VCU in rebounding. Jadrian Tracey has 10.1 PPG with 3.4 RPG and 2.3 APG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for VCU so far this season. Nyk Lewis has 9.5 PPG with 3.8 RPG and Barry Evans has 8.2 PPG with 4.9 RPG and 2.1 APG. As a team, VCU is averaging 85.2 PPG on 46.7% shooting from the field, 36.6% from three and 74.2% from the foul line this season. 

Saint Joseph’s Hawks @ VCU Rams Betting Trends: January 19, 2026

Why the VCU Rams will win

• VCU has won 18 of its last 19 day games at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
• Saint Joseph’s has lost three of its last four games following a home win.
• VCU has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games at Stuart C. Siegel Center.

Why the Saint Joseph’s Hawks will win

• Saint Joseph’s has won five of its last six day games.
• VCU has lost three of its last four day games at Stuart C. Siegel Center following a road win.
• Saint Joseph’s has won the first half in each of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last eight games between Saint Joseph’s and VCU have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Each of Saint Joseph’s’ last four games at Stuart C. Siegel Center have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• VCU ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.8).
• VCU ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.7).
• Saint Joseph’s ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (28.0%).
• Saint Joseph’s ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.8%).

Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. VCU Rams Prediction

I’m on VCU here. I think this is a big spot for VCU here at home and I’m just not sold that this Saint Joseph’s team is legitimate and can hang around here. I think it’s a smash spot for VCU in this game as I think the Rams drill the Hawks on MLK day. Give me VCU in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: VCU -15.5