VMI Keydets vs Radford Highlanders Prediction, 12/21/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: VMI Keydets vs Radford Highlanders

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Location: The Dedmon Center in Radford, VA

TV: ESPN+

The Radford Highlanders (5-8) welcome the VMI Keydets (5-7) at The Dedmon Center on Sunday.

The VMI Keydets took the court against Loyola and went home with a win by a final score of 86-70 in their last contest. VMI finished the contest having earned a 52.5% FG percentage (31 of 59) and converted 13 out of their 32 shots from beyond the perimeter. From the charity stripe, the Keydets made 11 of 16 attempts for a rate of 68.8%. In reference to grabbing rebounds, they earned a total of 29 with 8 of them being offensive. They also doled out 20 assists for this game as well as creating 11 turnovers and having 10 steals. In terms of defense, VMI allowed the other team to go 43.9% from the field on 25 out of 57 shooting. Loyola recorded 18 dimes and had 3 steals for the matchup. In addition, Loyola totaled 31 boards (11 offensive, 20 defensive), but didn't record a block for the team. Loyola finished the contest at 52.2% when shooting free throws by burying 12 of 23 shots. They buried 8 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc. In regard to personal fouls, the Keydets walked away with 19 while Loyola recorded 15 personal fouls.

Linus Holmstrom is one player who was a contributor in this matchup. He recorded 23 points on 7 of 11 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 29 minutes played and also totaled 1 rebound. He ended up going 63.6% from the floor and totaled 4 assists.

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VMI will enter this game with a win-loss mark of 5-7 this year. They turn it over 10.4 times per contest and as a group they commit 16.4 fouls every game. As a unit, VMI is pulling down 38.4 boards per game and has accounted for 160 assists so far this season, which ranks 216th in the nation in terms of passing the ball. The Keydets are shooting 33.0% on 3-pointers (139 of 421) and 70.9% from the charity stripe. They currently have an average of 77.1 points per contest (199th in Division 1) while connecting on 40.9% from the floor.

When they are on the defensive end, the Keydets are forcing their opponents into 12.8 turnovers per game while drawing 15.7 personal fouls. They give up 32.5% on shots from downtown and they are 221st in college in points per game from their opponents (74.5). The Keydets defense is allowing a FG percentage of 42.7% (327 of 765) and they concede 41.3 rebounds per game as a unit. They are ranked 348th in D-1 in allowing assists to the opposition with 209 conceded on the season.

The last time they took the hardwood, the Radford Highlanders went home defeated by a final of 96-83 against William & Mary. In reference to cleaning up the glass, Radford allowed William & Mary to collect 39 in total (10 on the offensive side). They shot 23.8% from distance by hitting 5 of 21 and finished the game at 27 out of 31 at the free throw line (87.1%). The Highlanders allowed William & Mary to make 32 of 66 tries from the floor which had them sitting at 48.5% for the game. Overall, the Highlanders finished 27 out of 69 from the field which had them shooting 39.1%. With regard to shots from beyond the perimeter, Radford converted 14 of their 42 attempts (33.3%). They were able to knock down 15 of the free throw tries for a percentage of 68.2%. William & Mary committed 20 personal fouls for the contest which got the Highlanders to the charity stripe for 22 attempts. They also turned the ball over 15 times, while getting 10 steals in this matchup. The Highlanders pulled down 23 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards for a total of 34 in the matchup.

Dennis Parker Jr. ended up being a factor for the Highlanders in this game. He racked up 26 points in his 36 mins on the hardwood and had 3 assists for this contest. He buried 8 of 20 in the matchup for a field goal percentage of 40.0%, and accumulated 11 rebounds.

Radford has a record of 5-8 on the season. The Highlanders commit 19.8 fouls per contest and they connect on 68.8% from the free throw line. They are dishing out assists 14.6 times per game (178th in the nation) and they turn the ball over 12.8 times per game. Radford has totaled 1,053 pts for the season (81.0 per game) and they snag 36.7 rebounds per contest. As an offensive unit, the Highlanders are hitting on 42.9% from the floor, which is ranked 292nd in college.

The Radford defense surrenders 35.6% on 3-point shots (108 of 303) and their opponents are connecting on 72.9% of their free throw shots. They have conceded 14.5 dimes and 38.7 boards per contest, which is ranked 263rd and 335th in the nation. The Highlanders on the defensive side of the court are 321st in college in points per game surrendered with 80.5. They are able to force 14.3 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow teams to shoot 44.9% from the field (261st in college).

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take VMI

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