Niagara vs VCU Prediction 12/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Niagara (2-8) vs. VCU (6-4)
December 15, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: VCU -29.5; Over/Under: 141.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Niagara vs VCU Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 15th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
VCU Rams Preview
VCU Rams have a 6-4 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the Atlantic 10. They have a 4-1 home record and are coming off a 78-81 home loss against New Mexico. Their previous three games were an 83-57 home win against Samford, a 86-68 home win against Virginia Tech and a 74-89 home loss against Vanderbilt.
Offensively, VCU averages 83.7 points per game, while allowing 71.9 points per game defensively. The Rams shoot with 44% from the field and grab 39 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 8.4 steals per game defensively. Terrence Hill Jr. leads VCU in scoring, with an average of 12.7 points per game, while shooting with 53.6% from the field and 89.7% from the free throw line.
Niagara Purple Eagles Preview
Niagara Purple Eagles have a 2-8 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the Metro Atlantic Athletic. They have a 1-6 away record and are coming off a 73-81 away loss against Morgan State. Their previous three games were a 43-71 away loss against Saint Peter’s, a 54-83 away loss against Siena and a 66-70 home loss against Detroit Mercy.
Offensively, Niagara averages 61.4 points per game, while allowing 75.8 points per game defensively. The Purple Eagles shoot with 41% from the field and grab 26.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively. Justin Page leads Niagara in scoring, with an average of 11 points per game, while shooting with 39% from the field and 75% from the free throw line.
Niagara Purple Eagles @ VCU Rams Betting Trends: December 15, 2025
Why the VCU Rams will win
- VCU has won 14 of its last 15 games against non-Conference opponents at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
- Niagara has lost each of its last seven games.
- VCU has won the first half in each of its last 16 games against non-Conference opponents at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Niagara’s last six night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Each of VCU’s last four games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Conference have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Niagara vs VCU Prediction
In this Niagara vs VCU Prediction, VCU is coming as -29.5 home favorites. VCU has been the better team this season, as Niagara has just two wins in its 10 games played and have been terrible on the road, while VCU has been almost perfect at home. VCU is 5-2 against the spread in its last 7 games, while Niagara has been on a free fall with seven consecutive losses and has also been terrible against the spread, with a 2-8 record this season. VCU has a superior offense, scoring a whopping 22.3 points per game more than Niagara and I expect them to get the job done today at home comfortably. Take VCU and lay the -29.5 points.