Free NCAA Basketball Hoops Pick: VCU vs. Cougars CBB Odds
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NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(27-6) VCU Rams vs. BYU Cougars (24-9)
Date: Thursday, March 20th
Time: 4:05 PM EST
Venue: Ball Arena, BYU, CO
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: VCU +3 | Cougars -3 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Cougars -158 | VCU +129
CBB Total: O/U 146.5
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Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Rams and Cougars. The game is starting at 4:05 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Cougars at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Get ready to place your bets!
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and BYU is favored by -3 vs. VCU.
VCU Rams Recent Game/Games
VCU improved to 27-6 on the season with a 68-63 home win over George Mason on Sunday, March 16th. The Rams were -7.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.
VCU led 36-28 at halftime, but George Mason outscored them 35-32 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 131, just over the O/U line of 126.5.
VCU Rams Stats
VCU’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, and they connected on 81.5% of their free throws, going 22 for 27 from the line.
Max Shulga led the Rams with 18 points, while Jack Clark, Joe Bamisile, and Jalen Haynes each added 17. Clark hit 3 of 5 from deep, and Bamisile shot 60% overall. VCU also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists in the win.
VCU’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot 40% from the field on 19 of 47 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rams gave up 11 of 22 shooting for 50%.
From three-point range, VCU’s opponent managed 8 of 25 shooting, hitting 32% of their attempts. The Rams sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 81%. VCU also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
BYU Cougars Recent Game/Games
BYU fell to 24-9 this season after a 74-54 road loss to Houston on Friday, March 14th. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Cougars not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 134.5 O/U line.
BYU struggled early, trailing 41-20 at halftime. They showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while holding Houston to 33, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
BYU Cougars Stats
BYU’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 31.7% (19/60). Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they hit only 21.4% of their three-point attempts (6/28). They were perfect from the free-throw line, going 10/10.
Offensive rebounding was a bright spot, as they grabbed 14 boards on that end. Emanuel Sharp led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes (71.4%) and shooting 53.8% overall. L.J. Cryer added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 11 from deep (36.4%).
BYU’s defense gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 29 shots to fall, a 44% shooting rate.
From three-point range, BYU’s opponents connected on 10 of 26 attempts, shooting 38%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 78%.
NCAA Stats
| Stat | VCU | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 77.1 (103rd) | 81 (31st) |
| FG % | 44% (175th) | 48% (23rd) |
| 3 Point FG% | 33% (196th) | 37% (41st) |
| 3 Point Attempts | 28.4 (26th) | 28.8 (19th) |
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VCU Rams vs. BYU Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Rams are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Rams are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Cougars have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Rams’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Cougars’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* VCU Rams vs. BYU Cougars Free Pick: VCU +3
Coming in as the underdogs at +3, we have the Rams as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 146.5 and our model has the Rams and Cougars finishing with a combined 145. Our pick is to take the UNDER.
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