VCU Rams vs Richmond Spiders Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 14, 2026
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VCU travels to the Robins Center to face Richmond on Saturday night. The Rams are 19-6 overall and 10-2 in A-10 play, sitting in 1st place after a 77-68 win at La Salle. Richmond is 14-11 overall and 4-8 in conference action, tied for 10th place after an 82-70 win over George Mason. Our free college basketball picks break down this A-10 matchup.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Robins Center (Richmond, VA)
- TV: CBSSN
VCU Rams Preview
VCU is averaging 83.7 points per game while allowing 72.7, combining tempo with perimeter shooting at 47% from the field. Terrence Hill Jr. leads the Rams with 14.4 points per game and also leads the team in assists at 2.7 per game, giving VCU a steady scorer who limits mistakes with just 1.1 turnovers per contest. Lazar Djokovic adds 14.0 points and leads the team with 5.7 rebounds per game, helping VCU finish defensive possessions and create second-chance opportunities on offense.
Brandon Jennings contributes 8.6 points and leads VCU with 1.6 steals per game, fueling transition chances off defensive pressure. Djokovic also anchors the interior with 1.3 blocks per game as VCU averages 4.7 blocks as a team. The Rams commit 11.1 turnovers per game, but their ability to create 7.6 steals offsets those mistakes. Christian Fermin and Okafor are both out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 83.7
- Points Allowed: 72.7
- Field Goal %: 47%
- Rebounds: 37.0
- Assists: 14.5
- Steals: 7.6
- Blocks: 4.7
- Turnovers: 11.1
Richmond Spiders Preview
Richmond is averaging 78.2 points per game and allowing 73.6 while shooting 45% from the field. AJ Lopez leads the Spiders with 12.8 points per game, providing perimeter scoring at 48.5% shooting. Mike Walz controls the glass with 6.8 rebounds per game and adds 7.7 points, giving Richmond interior balance on both ends. Will Johnston leads the team with 2.3 assists per game, while Aiden Argabright chips in 10.7 points as another scoring option.
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Defensively, Argabright leads Richmond with 1.3 steals per game, and Walz adds 0.7 blocks as the Spiders average 2.4 blocks per game. Richmond commits 10.3 turnovers per contest, slightly lower than VCU, but has struggled against higher-tempo opponents. Will Harper III is questionable and Kirby Mooney is out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 78.2
- Points Allowed: 73.6
- Field Goal %: 45%
- Rebounds: 34.7
- Assists: 14.6
- Steals: 7.4
- Blocks: 2.4
- Turnovers: 10.3
VCU vs Richmond Prediction
VCU’s depth, rebounding, and defense will create sustained pressure across both halves. Hill Jr. and Djokovic will combine scoring with control on the glass, while Jennings’ perimeter defense will disrupt Richmond’s half-court sets. Richmond can generate offense through Lopez and Walz, but VCU’s ability to convert steals into transition points and maintain better shooting will make the difference. Final Score Prediction: VCU Rams win and cover ATS, 82-72.
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