VCU vs. La Salle betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 11

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The VCU Rams (18-6, 9-2 A-10) will look to build on a seven-game winning streak when they visit the La Salle Explorers (7-17, 3-8 A-10) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at John Glaser Arena as heavy, 12.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is 146.5.

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VCU Cover -12.5 vs La Salle -105

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VCU vs. La Salle betting lines

  • VCU moneyline odds to win: -1099
  • La Salle moneyline odds to win: +666
  • Spread: VCU (-12.5)
  • Total: 146.5

VCU statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • At home, VCU owns a worse record against the spread (5-9-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (4-2-0).
  • When playing at home, the Rams go over the total 64.3% of the time (nine of 14 games). They’ve hit the over in 50% of away games (three of six contests).
  • As a moneyline favorite, VCU has won a higher percentage of its home games (.857) compared to road games (.800).

Recent trends

  • The Rams have seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 80.1 points per game in their last 10 contests, 3.9 points fewer than the 84.0 they’ve scored this year.
  • VCU’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (72.9) reflects no change from its season-long per-game points allowed average during the 2025-26 campaign.
  • The Rams’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.5% from deep. Both numbers are down from their 2025-26 averages of 9.5 makes and 36.5%.

VCU betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-12-0 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 4-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 4-6-0 (As Favorite: 10-11-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-11-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 18-3 (Home: 12-2; Away: 4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.6 (103rd in nation) 43.7 (160th) 33.6 (109th) 29.5 (88th) 14.5 (148th) 10.6 (125th)

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La Salle statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • La Salle’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .750 (6-2-0). Away, it is .273 (3-8-0).
  • In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Explorers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, four of eight) than on the road (27.3%, three of 11).
  • The Explorers’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .333 (2-4), and away it is .091 (1-10).

Recent trends

  • In their past 10 games, the Explorers are compiling 63.9 points per contest, compared to their season average of 65.7.
  • In its past 10 games, La Salle is ceding 72.9 points per game, 0.4 more points than its season average (72.5).
  • Over their previous 10 games, the Explorers are draining 5.1 treys per contest, 0.1 more than their season average (5.0). However, they sport a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (29.0%) compared to their season average (29.4%).

La Salle betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-13-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 3-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 8-12-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-14-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 3-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-16 (Home: 2-4; Away: 1-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.4 (338th in nation) 45.5 (267th) 31.2 (247th) 30.3 (139th) 13.5 (217th) 12.0 (267th)
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