VCU vs Memphis Prediction 11/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

VCU vs Memphis Prediction

In this VCU vs Memphis Prediction, VCU is coming as -2.5 road favorites. Both teams are coming off wins in their opening games of the season, with Memphis winning a close game on the road and will be playing their home opener of the season, while VCU won by double digits at home against easier competition and will be tested for the first time on the road. The Rams struggled with their shooting even though they scored 82 points, as they made just 38.5% of their shots from the field, while the Tigers were excellent from beyond the arc with a 45% shooting, so I like them as home dogs in this spot. Take Memphis and grab the +2.5 points in this one.

Memphis Tigers Preview

The Memphis Tigers have a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 home record. They are coming off an 80-76 road win against Iowa State and will face UNLV and Louisiana Tech next.

Offensively, they are averaging 80 points per game (ranking 159th in the nation), while allowing 76 points per game defensively (215th). They have a 112.8 offensive rating (ranking 164th) and a 107.1 defensive rating (223rd). The Tigers are shooting 41.8% from the field (ranking 235th in the nation) and 45% from beyond the arc (43rd), while grabbing 38 rebounds per game (170th in the nation) and averaging 11 assists per game (255th). They have 4 blocks per game (123rd in the nation) and 7 steals per game (183rd).

Jayden Reid leads Memphis in scoring, averaging 26 ppg on 50% shooting from the field. Luke Almodovar and Rihards Vavers follow with 18 ppg and 15 ppg respectively, with Almodovar shooting 66.7% from the field and Vavers shooting 55.6% from the field. Luke Almodovar and Corneilous Williams lead the team in rebounds with 8 per game. Tylik Weeks leads the team in assists with 4 per game.

VCU Rams Preview

The VCU Rams have a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 road record. They are coming off an 82-72 home win against Little Rock and will face NJIT and Santa Clara next.

Offensively, they are averaging 82 points per game (ranking 98th in the nation), while allowing 72 points per game defensively (180th). They have a 115.5 offensive rating (ranking 51st) and a 101.4 defensive rating (232nd). The Rams are shooting 38.5% from the field (ranking 285th in the nation) and 32% from beyond the arc (192nd), while grabbing 39 rebounds per game (150th in the nation) and averaging 11 assists per game (255th). They have 3 blocks per game (171st in the nation) and 6 steals per game (215th).

VCU Rams @ Memphis Tigers Betting Trends: November 7, 2026

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won four of its last five games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Why the VCU Rams will win

• VCU has won 16 of its last 17 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Memphis has lost eight of its last 10 games.
• Memphis has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of VCU’s last six day games have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Ten of Memphis’ last 11 games against non-Conference opponents at FedExForum have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Memphis ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (20.0%).
• Memphis ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.0).
• VCU ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (7.0).
• VCU ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (16.0).

Torey Alston leads VCU in scoring, averaging 17 ppg on 57.1% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 12 rebounds per game. Nyk Lewis and Lazar Djokovic follow with 15 ppg each, with Lewis shooting 45.5% from the field, also adding a team-high 5 assists per game, and Djokovic shooting 40% from the field.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Memphis +2.5