The American Eagles (7-4) will try to extend a three-game winning streak when visiting the VCU Rams (7-4) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Stuart C. Siegel Center. The contest airs on ESPN+.

VCU won at home over Niagara 84-58 last time out, and was led by Lazar Djokovic (18 PTS, 7 REB, 4 BLK, 100 FG%) and Michael Belle (15 PTS, 2 BLK, 100 FG%, 4-4 from 3PT). In its previous game, American defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 78-60 at home, with Dean Hogans (14 PTS, 83.33 FG%, 4-5 from 3PT) and Julen Iturbe (13 PTS, 5 AST, 3 STL, 71.43 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT) leading the way.

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VCU vs. American: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Thursday, December 18, 2025Game time: 7 p.m. ETLocation: Richmond, VirginiaArena: Stuart C. Siegel CenterTV Channel: ESPN+Live Stream: Fubo (Watch Now! – Regional restrictions may apply)Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOW

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Rams vs. Eagles odds and spreadSpread Favorite: Rams (-19.5)Moneyline: VCU (-3030), American (+1300)Total: 155.5 points

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