Utah State at VCU — Picks & Prediction for Friday, November 7, 2025
The Utah State Aggies (1-0) travel to Frisco, Texas to face the VCU Rams (1-0) at the Comerica Center on Friday, November 7, 2025, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. Get in on the action with our free college basketball picks.
Utah State Aggies Analysis
Utah State enters the season after a 26-8 record last year and showed strong efficiency and depth in non-conference play.
Key Player Stats & Team Metrics
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In 2024-25 the Aggies averaged about 17.0 points off turnovers, 12.4 second-chance points, and 27.7 bench points per game.
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They are led by head coach Jerrod Calhoun in his 2nd year.
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In their season-opener they posted a dominant win of 110-54 vs. Westminster, shooting 60.9% from the field and grabbing 46 rebounds.
Strengths:
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Depth and bench contribution, strong turnover margin and second-chance scoring.
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High efficiency from the opener suggests readiness and confidence.
Weaknesses:
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Will face a physical, defensive-oriented VCU team early.
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As a road team, the Aggies must maintain focus away from home.
VCU Rams Analysis
VCU comes in after a 28-7 season, winning the Atlantic 10 regular season and tournament. Under new head coach Phil Martelli Jr., they look to continue their defensive identity.
Key Player Stats & Team Metrics
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Last season VCU averaged about 76.9 points per game, including 28.8 made three-pointers per game.
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In their opener they scored 103 points on 50.0 % shooting, grabbed 44 rebounds and dished 25 assists.
Strengths:
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Strong scoring profile, effective three-point shooting and solid rebounding in the opener.
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Experience in high-pressure games and a defensive foundation returning.
Weaknesses:
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New coaching staff may have early-season growing pains.
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Vigilance needed against teams that exploit tempo or bench depth — like Utah State.
Standout Players & Key Notes
Utah State:
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Rely on big-man and rebound contributions; their bench strength gives them an edge in second-unit production.
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Emphasis on limiting turnovers and capitalizing on second-chance opportunities will be crucial.
VCU:
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Their offense features multiple threats from three-point range; if they get hot early the game could stretch.
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Defense: must manage Utah State’s depth and limit second-chance points and turnovers.
Utah State vs VCU Prediction Reasoning
This matchup is close on paper. Utah State’s strong start and bench depth give them the edge in many metrics. with the consistency we saw from Utah State last season, and a change at the helm in VCU, we will play Utah State.
Final Score Projection: Utah State 79, VCU 73
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