Rider vs. VCU Picks and Prediction for Monday, December 22, 2025
On Monday, the Rider Broncs (1-9) face off against the VCU Rams (8-4) at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia. This game will air on CBS6, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, and ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Rider vs. VCU Game Information
- December 22, 2025
- 7:00pm EST
- Siegel Center
- CBS6/Mid-Atlantic Sports Network/ESPN+
VCU Form & Recent Results
VCU heads into this game riding the momentum of a two-game winning streak and having come out on top in four of their last five contests. In their most recent game, a high-scoring 105-83 victory over American University, Terrence Hill Jr. paced the Rams with 17 points. This season, Hill Jr. has consistently been VCU’s top offensive threat, putting up an average of 13.2 points per game. Close behind him is Lazar Djokovic, who’s contributing 12.1 points per game, making him the Rams' second-leading scorer. Barry Evans has been a key presence in the paint, averaging 5.8 rebounds each night, more than anyone else on the squad. Evans has also shown his versatility by leading the team in assists, dishing out 2.5 per game so far this season. Offensively, VCU has been clicking lately, posting an average of 87.2 points over the last five games. Now, with their offense firing on all cylinders, the Rams look to keep the energy high and secure another win at home as they host Rider in Richmond.
Rider Form & Recent Results
Rider heads into this game on a tough stretch, having lost seven straight. Most recently, they fell to Delaware 65-57, with Flash Burton leading the team by putting up 16 points. Throughout the season, both Burton and Zion Cruz have been the Broncs’ top scorers, each averaging 10.8 points per game. Caleb Smith has been another important contributor, averaging 7.8 points and leading the team on the boards with 7.1 rebounds a night. Flash Burton has also been the main playmaker, averaging 1.8 assists so far this year. Over their last five games, Rider’s defense has given up an average of 65.8 points, but their offense has really struggled to find its rhythm. With a tough opponent in VCU looming, the Broncs are going to need their offense firing on all cylinders if they want a shot at snapping their losing streak this season.
Key Players
- Rider’s Caleb Smith this season: 7.8 points, 7.1 rebounds per game
- VCU’s Barry Evans this season: 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- VCU -31.5; O/U 141.5
Rider vs. VCU Picks and Prediction
VCU’s offense is poised for a breakout performance as they'll take on the Rider Broncs in Richmond. With the home crowd behind them, the Rams will aim to set the tone from the opening tip and establish control early in the game. After working through ups and downs this season, they’re eager to put everything together and secure a convincing win on their own court, energizing their fans and building momentum for the rest of the season. Final Score Prediction, VCU Rams win but fail to cover the spread, 80-62. Betting on sports and on Rider is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for VCU with the social sportsbooks. Getting the most out of your bets on VCU vs Rider can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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