Memphis Tigers defeat VCU Rams 89-88: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAB · VCU Rams 88, Memphis Tigers 89
The Memphis Tigers beat the VCU Rams 89-88 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at FedExForum. The Memphis Tigers covered the spread as 2-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 159.5, with 177 points combined. AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
VCU Rams vs. Memphis Tigers final score and game recap
The VCU Rams led 48-44 at halftime. The Memphis Tigers outscored the VCU Rams 45-40 in the second half. They trailed by 4 points at halftime and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Blake Harper (VCU Rams): 22 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Ahmad Nowell (VCU Rams): 17 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Jayden Reid (Memphis Tigers): 32 points, 1 rebound, 7 assists.
- Rihards Vavers (Memphis Tigers): 17 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in VCU Rams vs. Memphis Tigers?
The Memphis Tigers covered the spread as 2-point underdogs and won outright, by 1 point.
The spread opened at Memphis Tigers -1.5 and closed at VCU Rams -2. AiQ's pick was the VCU Rams -2.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did VCU Rams vs. Memphis Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 177 points combined against a closing total of 159.5, over by 17.5. 92 of the 177 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 158.5 and closed at 159.5. AiQ's pick was the under 159.5: a loss.
How did AiQ's VCU Rams vs. Memphis Tigers predictions do?
AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the VCU Rams to win at -130, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the VCU Rams -2.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 159.5, a loss.
AiQ was wrong on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
VCU Rams vs. Memphis Tigers game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 75.5: the over, paying -115, with 92 points scored.
- Memphis Tigers team total 78.5: the over, paying -120, with 89 scored.
- VCU Rams team total 80.5: the over, paying -120, with 88 scored.
- First-half spread: VCU Rams -1.5 covered, paying -105.
- First-half moneyline: VCU Rams won the first half, paying -135.
VCU Rams vs. Memphis Tigers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the VCU Rams at -132 and the Memphis Tigers at +110. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the VCU Rams a 54% favorite. The Memphis Tigers won as the underdog at +110: $110 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the VCU Rams, the price before the game was -130: priced below fair (−2.9% value).
The spread moved toward the VCU Rams between the open and the close, and the Memphis Tigers covered. The total moved up from 158.5 to 159.5, and the game went over.
VCU Rams and Memphis Tigers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the VCU Rams 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.
This result left the Memphis Tigers 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight wins for the Memphis Tigers.
What's next for VCU Rams and Memphis Tigers?
Next for the VCU Rams: the NJIT Highlanders at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Next for the Memphis Tigers: at the Vanderbilt Commodores on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.