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VCU vs. Davidson prediction: Virginia Commonwealth favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get VCU vs Davidson predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET as the favored VCU squares off with Davidson in men's college basketball action at John M. Belk Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Virginia Commonwealth as the most likely winner of the VCU vs. Davidson game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
VCU vs. Davidson prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between VCU and Davidson 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Virginia Commonwealth a 70% chance of beating Davidson. Our predicted final score has Virginia Commonwealth winning 76-71.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Virginia Commonwealth and Davidson each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 148.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
VCU vs. Davidson odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | VCU | Davidson |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-102) | +5.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -225 | +205 |
| Total | o148.5 (-110) | u148.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
VCU vs. Davidson picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 -5.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Virginia Commonwealth | -225 |
| Total | Under 148.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Virginia Commonwealth to win.
VCU vs. Davidson game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Davidson and VCU at John M. Belk Arena is scheduled to commence at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Virginia Commonwealth vs. Davidson
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: John M. Belk Arena
Conclusion
We predict Virginia Commonwealth, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat Davidson on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Virginia Commonwealth vs. Davidson 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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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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