VCU Rams vs Utah State Aggies Prediction, 11/7/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: VCU Rams vs Utah State Aggies

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Location: Comerica Center in Frisco, TX

TV: ESPN+

The VCU Rams (1-0) are on their way to Comerica Center on Friday where they will take on the Utah State Aggies (1-0).

The VCU Rams took the court against Wagner and went home with a win by a final score of 103-74 in their last contest. VCU walked away from the contest having earned a 50.0% field goal percentage (34 of 68) and converted 14 of their 34 shots from beyond the perimeter. At the charity stripe, the Rams knocked down 21 of 31 attempts for a rate of 67.7%. When talking about getting rebounds, they compiled 39 with 14 of them being of the offensive sort. They also dished out 25 assists for this contest while forcing 15 turnovers and earning 10 steals. Concerning defending, VCU allowed the other team to go 39.7% from the field on 25 of 63 shooting. Wagner distributed 11 assists and had 7 steals for this contest. In addition, Wagner had 31 rebounds (11 offensive, 20 defensive), but wasn't able to record a rejection. Wagner ended up going 70.8% at the free throw line by converting 17 of 24 attempts. They made 7 of 17 shots from 3-point land. With respect to personal fouls, the Rams ended up walking away with 18 and Wagner finished the game with 25 personal fouls.

Lazar Djokovic is one guy who came through in this contest. He ended up shooting 70.0% from the field and totaled 1 assist. He saw the court for 19 minutes played and snagged 5 rebounds. He notched 21 points on 7 of 10 shooting.

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VCU will take the court with a record of 1-0 on the season. They currently have an average of 103.0 pts per contest (38th in D-1) while going 50.0% from the field. The Rams are hitting 41.2% from downtown (14 of 34) and 67.7% from the free throw line. As a team, VCU is pulling in 44.0 rebounds per game and has earned 25 assists so far this year, which has them ranked 46th in college in terms of passing. They turn it over 10.0 times per game and as a team are committing 18.0 fouls per game.

When they are on defense, the Rams have forced 15.0 turnovers every game and they draw 25.0 fouls. They concede 41.2% on 3-pointers while they are 214th in college hoops in PPG from their opponents (74.0). The Rams are giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 39.7% (25 of 63) and they surrender 37.0 boards per game as a team. They rank 158th in college in giving up assists to their opponents with 11 conceded on the season.

When they last stepped on the court, the Utah State Aggies got the victory with a final of 110-54 when they faced Westminster. The Aggies were able to pull down 32 defensive boards and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 42 for this game. They also gave up possession of the ball 12 times, while earning 13 steals for the game. Westminster was called for 8 personal fouls for the game which took the Aggies to the free throw line for a total of 9 shots. They were able to make 7 of the free throws for a rate of 77.8%. Pertaining to shooting from downtown, Utah State buried 19 out of 37 tries (51.4%). When the final whistle blew, the Aggies went 42 for 69 from the field which gave them a percentage of 60.9%. The Aggies permitted Westminster to convert 19 out of 57 tries from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 33.3% for the matchup. They went 27.8% from behind the 3-point line by shooting 5 of 18 and finished the game at 11 out of 18 at the charity stripe (61.1%). When it comes to rebounds, Utah State allowed Westminster to grab 19 overall (5 on the offensive glass).

MJ Collins ended up being a major contributor for the Aggies in the game. He made 9 out of 11 in this game for a rate of 81.8%, and added 4 rebounds. He had 23 points in his 22 minutes on the court and had 1 assist for the matchup.

Utah State has a mark of 1-0 for the campaign. The Aggies are responsible for committing 16.0 fouls every game and they connect on 77.8% from the charity stripe. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 32.0 times per contest (5th in the nation) and they turn the ball over 12.0 times per game. Utah State has accounted for 110 pts so far this season and they collect 46.0 boards per contest. When it comes to executing on offense, the Aggies are connecting on 60.9% from the floor, which has them ranked 10th in the country.

The Utah State defense concedes 27.8% on 3-point shots (5 of 18) and their opponents are making 61.1% of their free throw shots. They have conceded 13.0 dimes and 25.0 boards every game, which is 223rd and 57th in those categories on the defensive end. The Aggies defensively are ranked 72nd in D-1 in PPG given up with 54.0. They are able to force 17.0 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 33.3% from the field (82nd in Division 1).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Utah State

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