VCU vs. NC State Picks and Prediction for Monday, November 17, 2025

By: Dylan Hellebrand Published 11/17/2025, 12:40 AM ET

On Monday, the VCU Rams (2-1) face off against the NC State Wolfpack (3-0) at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. This game will air on the ACC Network. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.

VCU vs NC State Game Information

  • November 17, 2025
  • 7:00pm EST
  • Lenovo Center
  • ACC Network

NC State Form & Recent Results

NC State heads into their next game riding high after picking up wins in their first three games of the season. The Wolfpack looked especially dominant in their 110-64 victory over UNC Greensboro, a game where Darrion Williams lit up the scoreboard with an impressive 32 points. Through these opening games, Williams has been the team’s main offensive threat, averaging a strong 21.7 points per game. Right behind him is Paul McNeil Jr., who has also been impressive, putting up 20.3 points on average so far this year. On the glass, Musa Sagnia has emerged as the leading rebounder for NC State, pulling down an average of 7 boards each game. The Wolfpack are also getting solid playmaking from both Quadir Copeland and Darrion Williams, who are tied as the team’s top distributors at 4.7 assists per game apiece. Overall, NC State has been putting up big numbers, averaging 106 points across their first three games. As they look ahead to a home matchup with VCU, the Wolfpack will be aiming to keep up their high-scoring attack and build on their early-season success. Betting on sports and on NC State is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

VCU Form & Recent Results

VCU comes into this game riding the momentum of a win, having taken two victories in their first three games of the season. In their most recent matchup, they defeated Saint Peter’s 78-61, with Tyrell Ward putting up 15 points for the Rams. Over the first three games this year, Jadrian Tracey has been VCU’s top scorer, averaging 13.3 points per game, while Tyrell Ward is close behind, contributing an average of 13 points. Barry Evans has set the pace, grabbing an average of 6.3 rebounds per game. When it comes to setting up their teammates, Evans and Brandon Jennings are leading the way, each averaging 3.3 assists so far this season. Offensively, the Rams have been efficient, putting up about 86 points per game as they prepare to hit the road for their first away game of the season in Raleigh, hoping to keep their strong start going. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for VCU with the social sportsbooks.

Key Players for VCU vs NC State

  • VCU’s Barry Evans: 3.3 assists per/g, 6.3 rebounds per/g through first three games
  • NC State’s Darrion Williams: 21.7 points per/g, 4.7 assists per/g through first three games

VCU vs NC State Picks and Prediction

NC State is aiming to notch their fourth consecutive victory to kick off the season, with their dynamic offense eager to put on another show for the home fans. Meanwhile, VCU is hoping to step up, slow down NC State’s momentum, and hand them their first home defeat of the year in what promises to be a competitive game. Final Score Prediction, NC State Wolfpack win 71-61. Getting the most out of your bets on NC State vs VCU can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.

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