VCU vs South Florida Prediction 11/26/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The South Florida Bulls and the VCU Rams will meet on Wednesday afternoon in a regular season contest at the Battle 4 Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas.

South Florida Bulls Betting Preview

The South Florida Bulls enter Wednesday’s contest with a 3–2 win-loss record. USF has posted wins over Florida A&M, Coppin State, and Kennesaw State. The Bulls have lost close contests to George Washington and Oklahoma State. In the South Florida Bulls 103–95 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys six days ago, Bulls guard C.J. Brown scored 24 points, 10 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 steals.

The South Florida Bulls are averaging 100 points per game on 47.7 percent shooting from the field, while allowing opponents 81.6 points on 44.5 percent shooting per game. Senior guard Josh Omojafo has been the team’s most consistent player, averaging 17.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.4 blocks per game. Senior forward Izaiyah Nelson anchors the paint with 13.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals per contest. Senior guard Joseph Pinion has contributed 16.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.2 assists per game.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams enter Wednesday’s contest with a 3–2 win-loss record. VCU has compiled wins over Wagner, Saint Peter’s, and Coppin State, while dropping games to Utah State and NC State. In the VCU Rams 101–58 win over Coppin State Eagles, sophomore guard Brandon Jennings tallied 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal.

The Rams are averaging 87.6 points per game on 46.7 percent shooting, while allowing opponents 71.6 points per game on 40.3 percent shooting from the field. Senior guard Jadrian Tracey leads the team with 13 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while junior forward Lazar Djokovic has averaged 10.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per contest. Freshman guard Nyk Lewis has averaged 10 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game.

Why the South Florida Bulls Will Win

•            Explosive offense. The South Florida Bulls have scored over 100 points in three of five games played this season. Looking closer at the data, the Bulls rank second in the country in points scored per game.

•            Senior guard Josh Omojafo has played exceptional basketball in 2025. Omojafo is averaging 17.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game.

•            Forward Izaiyah Nelson has played well inside the paint. Nelson is averaging 13.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

Why the VCU Rams Will Win

•            Balanced scoring. The VCU Rams have four players averaging over 10 points a game.

•            Quality defense. The Rams are allowing only 71.4 points per game.

South Florida Bulls vs. VCU Rams Prediction

This matchup in the Bahamas sets up as a clash of styles. South Florida thrives in shootouts, averaging 100 points per game (second in the nation), but the Bulls defense has been poor at times in 2025. South Florida is giving up over 80 points per contest. Conversely, the VCU Rams play with more balance. The Rams offense is efficient, but the team’s overall defensive discipline is what separates them from the pack. If the Bulls can speed this game up and lean on Josh Omojafo’s scoring and Izaiyah Nelson’s rebounding, they’ll have a chance to cover.

VCU’s edge comes from their ability to control tempo and force opponents into half‑court sets. Jadrian Tracey and Lazar Djokovic give them reliable scoring, while Barry Evans Jr. and Nyk Lewis provide depth and defensive versatility. In a neutral site environment, that matters. Sure, South Florida’s firepower makes them dangerous. With that said, VCU’s ability to string together stops and limit second chance opportunities should tilt the game in the favor of the Rams.

Expect a high‑scoring affair, but VCU’s defensive edge and balanced roster make them the safer side in this matchup. I am backing the VCU Rams to cover the 2.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: VCU Rams -2.5