VCU vs Richmond Prediction 2/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a VCU vs Richmond Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Richmond Spiders Preview

The Richmond Spiders have a 14-11 overall record this season and a 4-8 record in the A-10. They are coming off an 82-70 home win against George Mason and their previous four games were an 82-77 road loss at Rhode Island, a 79-54 home loss against Davidson, a 77-69 road loss at VCU and an 85-69 road loss at George Washington.

Offensively, Richmond averages 78.2 points per game, while allowing 73.6 points per game defensively. The Spiders shoot with 45% from the field and grab 34.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.6 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 7.4 steals per game defensively.

AJ Lopez leads the Spiders in scoring with an average of 12.8 points per game, while shooting with 48.5% from the field and 86.6% from the free throw line. Mike Walz is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.8 per game. Will Johnston leads the team in assists made with an average of 2.3 per game.

VCU Rams Preview

The VCU Rams have a 19-6 overall record this season and a 10-2 record in the A-10. They are coming off a 77-68 road win at La Salle and their previous four games were a 99-73 home win against Dayton, a 63-59 road win at Fordham, an 89-75 home win against Loyola-Chicago and a 77-69 home win against Richmond.

Offensively, VCU averages 83.7 points per game, while allowing 72.7 points per game defensively. The Rams shoot with 47% from the field and grab 37 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.5 assists per game. They average 4.7 blocks per game and 7.6 steals per game defensively.

Terrence Hill Jr. leads the Rams in scoring and assists, with an average of 14.5 points per game and 2.6 assists per game, while shooting with 48.4% from the field and 86.8% from the free throw line. Lazar Djokovic is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game.

VCU Rams @ Richmond Spiders Betting Trends: February 14, 2026

Why the Richmond Spiders will win

• Richmond has won nine of its last 10 night games at Robins Center.
• Richmond has won the first half in each of its last eight Saturday night games against Conference opponents.

Why the VCU Rams will win

• VCU has won each of its last eight games.
• Richmond has lost each of its last seven Saturday games against Conference opponents.
• VCU has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 road night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last 17 games between VCU and Richmond have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Each of VCU’s last seven games at Robins Center have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Richmond ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.6).
• Richmond ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.6).
• VCU ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.6).
• VCU ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.4).

VCU vs Richmond Prediction

In this VCU vs Richmond Prediction, VCU is coming as -7.5 road favorites. VCU has been the better team this season and have been in excellent form lately, with eight consecutive wins but 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games. On the flip side, Richmond has been struggling with a 1-6 record in its last 7 games but are 3-1 against the spread but have been weaker both on the offensive and the defensive end, as VCU has a +11 point differential this season. Take VCU and lay the points on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: VCU -7.5