- Matchup: VCU Rams vs. Saint Louis Billikens
- Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
- Venue: Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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In a thrilling matchup, the VCU Rams (21-6) travel to Chaifetz Arena to face off against the Saint Louis Billikens (24-2) this coming Friday.
In their previous outing, the VCU Rams dominated George Washington with an impressive 89-75 victory. The Rams showcased an exceptional shooting night, achieving a field goal percentage of 51.9% (27 out of 52) and sinking 9 of 23 three-point attempts. From the charity stripe, VCU converted 26 of 35 opportunities, resulting in a 74.3% success rate. On the boards, the Rams grabbed 29 rebounds, including 6 offensive rebounds. They also tallied 17 assists, forced 11 turnovers from their opponents, and came away with 9 steals. Defensively, VCU allowed a 42.6% shooting percentage from George Washington, who finished shooting 26 of 61. The Colonials achieved 11 assists and 4 steals but struggled from the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 17 attempts (64.7%) and connecting on 12 of 34 three-pointers. The Rams had 15 fouls, while George Washington counted 21 fouls in this contest.
Tyrell Ward stood out in that game, clocking in 20 minutes on the floor and finishing with 15 points on 7 of 11 shooting, along with 1 assist and 1 rebound.
The VCU Rams enter this matchup with a solid record of 21-6. Averaging 83.7 points per game (36th nationally), they’re hitting 46.7% from the field. The Rams excel from beyond the arc, shooting 36.5% (256 of 701), and boast a free throw percentage of 74.2%. On the glass, VCU averages 36.9 rebounds per game and has dished out 394 assists this season, ranking 113th in the nation for assists. They have an average of 11.0 turnovers and commit around 17.6 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Rams force 12.1 turnovers per game while drawing 20.7 fouls. Opponents shoot 33.5% from three-point range, and VCU ranks 143rd in points allowed per game (72.6). They have an opponent field goal percentage of 43.2% (688 of 1,594) and yield 33.8 rebounds per game. The Rams rank 120th in the nation for assists given up, with 333 this season.
In their latest contest, the Saint Louis Billikens fell to Rhode Island, with a final score of 81-76. Saint Louis registered a total of 32 rebounds, including 23 defensive and 9 offensive. They had a challenging night, committing 16 turnovers but managed 11 steals. With 26 opportunities at the free-throw line, the Billikens converted 20 (76.9%). From three-point territory, they netted 8 of 21 attempts (38.1%) and shot 44.4% overall (24 for 54). Conversely, Rhode Island converted 23 of 56 attempts from the floor, ending at 41.1%. The Billikens allowed the Rams 31 rebounds total (8 offensive).
Robbie Avila was a key performer for the Billikens, scoring 21 points in 28 minutes of play, alongside 2 assists and 5 rebounds at an efficient 50.0% shooting (6 of 12).
Currently, the Saint Louis Billikens boast a remarkable record of 24-2 this season. Averaging 18.4 personal fouls per game, they hit 73.7% from the free-throw line and dish out an impressive 19.1 assists per game (8th in the nation) while averaging 12.4 turnovers. This season, they have accumulated 2,345 points (90.2 per game) and secure 41.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Billikens rank 3rd in Division 1 with a field goal percentage of 51.7%.
Defensively, the Billikens rank 39th in points surrendered per game, allowing 67.8. They force 11.9 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 36.5% (1st in the nation). Opponents shoot 27.6% from beyond the arc and convert 72.8% from the free-throw line. They permit 11.2 assists and 32.0 rebounds per game, ranking 31st and 54th in NCAA basketball, respectively.
Which team will cover the spread tonight?
Pick: Back VCU
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