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Saint Louis vs. VCU prediction: Virginia Commonwealth favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/7/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Saint Louis vs VCU predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
VCU will square off with Saint Louis in men's college basketball action at Stuart C. Siegel Center on Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Virginia Commonwealth as the most likely winner of the Saint Louis vs. VCU game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Saint Louis vs. VCU prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Saint Louis and VCU 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Virginia Commonwealth a 60% chance of beating Saint Louis. Our predicted final score has Virginia Commonwealth winning 82-79.
According to our model, Virginia Commonwealth (-2.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 170.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.
Saint Louis vs. VCU odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Saint Louis | VCU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-115) | -2.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +114 | -130 |
| Total | o170.5 (-110) | u170.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Saint Louis vs. VCU picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Virginia Commonwealth -2.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Virginia Commonwealth | -130 |
| Total | Under 170.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 170.5 total points.
Saint Louis vs. VCU game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball action between VCU and Saint Louis at Stuart C. Siegel Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Saint Louis vs. Virginia Commonwealth
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Stuart C. Siegel Center
Conclusion
We predict Virginia Commonwealth, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Saint Louis on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Saint Louis vs. Virginia Commonwealth insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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