VCU vs. Saint Louis College Basketball Preview, Odds, and Predictions for Feb. 20, 2026
The upcoming college basketball game between VCU Rams and Saint Louis Billikens is set for Feb. 20, 2026, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Saint Louis, ranked No. 18, enters the game with a 24-2 record and a perfect 16-0 at home, while VCU holds a 21-6 record and is on a 10-game winning streak. Saint Louis recently had their 18-game winning streak snapped with an 81-76 loss at Rhode Island, whereas VCU won their last game against George Washington 89-75. The series favors VCU with a 17-7 all-time record, but Saint Louis won the last matchup on Jan. 7 with a score of 71-62. The latest betting odds favor Saint Louis by 7.5 points, with an over/under of 164.5 points. SportsLine's simulation model predicts a victory for Saint Louis with a score of 79-73 and recommends betting on the under, expecting a defensive game. The model also projects multiple players to score in double digits, with Robbie Avila expected to lead Saint Louis with 15.2 points. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, with tickets sold out, and is considered a pivotal A-10 Conference showdown that could influence standings and tournament seeding.
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