VCU vs Davidson Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The VCU Rams and the Davidson Wildcats meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Belk Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a VCU Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats prediction.

VCU Rams Recap

The VCU Rams come into this game looking to add on to their 79-72 win over Saint Joseph’s last time out to sit at 13-6 this season. After this game, VCU will head home for a game against Richmond.

VCU Wins Back-To-Back Games

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. 

Davidson Wildcats Recap

The Davidson Wildcats come into this game looking to build on their 68-63 win over Fordham last time out to sit at 12-6 this year. As a team, Davidson will head on the road for a game against George Mason.

Wildcats Win 4 Of Last 5

Roberts Blums leads the Wildcats in scoring with 10.5 PPG with 2.8 RPG as the lone double-digit scorer for Davidson up to this point in the year. Josh Scovens has 9.8 PPG with 4.1 RPG and Sam Brown has 9.5 PPG with 2.5 APG. Nick Coval has 9 PPG while Ian Platteeuw has team-highs of 4.6 RPG and 2.9 APG as well on the year. As a team, Davidson is averaging 74.7 PPG on 46.1% shooting from the field, 36.9% from three and 67.9% from the foul line this season.

VCU Rams @ Davidson Wildcats Betting Trends: January 24, 2026

Why the Davidson Wildcats will win

• Davidson has won four of its last five games.
• VCU has lost the first half in five of its last six games at John M. Belk Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the VCU Rams will win

• VCU has won each of its last six games against Davidson.
• Davidson has lost six of its last seven games against Conference opponents at John M. Belk Arena.
• VCU has won the first half in eight of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Davidson’s last 10 day games against Conference opponents at John M. Belk Arena have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Each of VCU’s last six day games have produced a total of 151+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Davidson ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.8%).
• Davidson ranks T47th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.5).
• VCU ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.8).
• VCU ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.3).

VCU Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats Prediction

I’m on VCU here. I just think that the Rams are the better team, and while Davidson’s been able to hold it down and get some wins here and there as of late, I just think that this is a spot where I want to be on VCU with that defense and how it travels. Give me VCU.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: VCU -5.5