The Value Lies With BYU

No. 11 VCU Rams (28-6, 15-3 A-10) take on No. 6 BYU Cougars (24-9, 14-6 Big 12) in this East Region first round game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

BYU at -2.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -108 are available and our prediction is a solid win when they go up against VCU.

Big Loss for BYU in Previous Game

VCU Rams claimed a victory in their previous game. A 68-63 home win occurred against George Mason Patriots.

Brigham Young Cougars suffered a defeat in their last game. A 74-54 scoreline occurred on the road against Houston Cougars.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
BYU	8-1	749	608	141	6-1	2-0	5W
VCU	6-4	837	719	118	5-2	1-2	1L

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VCU vs BYU Prediction & Picks

We’re bullish about the market leaders on the spread at -2.5. BYU should be able to win this college contest by a comfortable margin and you can get -108.

The college basketball forecasts are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.

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The -2.5 line has been covered by BYU in 8 of their last 10 games.
The -2.5 line has been covered by BYU in 4 of their last 5 games.

BYU -2.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joe Bamisile Over 1.5 Assists +122

Joe Bamisile (VCU) can be backed to record Over 1.5 assists at +122. We feel pretty confident that he’ll be able to cover the Player Assists total which looks generous.

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Keba Keita Over 7.5 Points -102

Keba Keita (BYU) is available at -102 to record Over 7.5 points. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread BYU -2.5

Totals Over 145.5

Player Assists Joe Bamisile Over 1.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates BYU to cover the -2.5 spread combined with Over 145.5. Add in Joe Bamisile (VCU) to get Over 1.5 assists.

The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.

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Correct Score Prediction

VCU

73 - 78 BYU logo

BYU

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back BYU on the correct score lines. For example, a 78-73 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

VCU vs BYU Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Books

You can back Brigham Young Cougars at -127 to win against VCU Rams, with the latter trading at +105. There is a 56% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The current spread is 2.5 and the total points line is 147.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 147.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites BYU at -140. On the flip side, VCU are -100 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Richie Saunders Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Richie Saunders is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -103 that he gets Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -125.

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Max Shulga (VCU)

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Egor Demin (BYU)

Dallin Hall (BYU)

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Player Rebounds

Keba Keita (BYU)

Jack Clark (VCU)

Max Shulga (VCU)

Richie Saunders (BYU)

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Last 5 Games

VCU

NCAAB: 16/03 George Mason 63 VCU68
NCAAB: 15/03 Loyola Chicago 55 VCU62
NCAAB: 14/03 St. Bonaventure 59 VCU76
NCAAB: 08/03 Dayton 79 VCU76
NCAAB: 05/03 VCU 71 Duquesne62

BYU

NCAAB: 15/03 BYU 54 Houston74
NCAAB: 13/03 Iowa State 92 BYU96
NCAAB: 09/03 Utah 74 BYU85
NCAAB: 05/03 BYU 88 Iowa State85
NCAAB: 02/03 West Virginia 56 BYU77

Team Stats

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VCU Stats

Brigham Young Cougars Stats

Moneyline

9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games

Moneyline

9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games

Point Spread

+2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

-2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 135.20 pts in the previous 10 games
Over 145.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 61.10 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 157.90 pts in the previous 10 games
Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.10 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa State	10-0	917	643	274	7-0	3-0	10W
Arizona	8-0	708	537	171	6-0	2-0	8W
Oklahoma State	9-0	822	688	134	7-0	2-0	9W
Houston	9-1	761	578	183	8-1	1-0	3W
BYU	8-1	749	608	141	6-1	2-0	5W
UCF	8-1	792	676	116	7-1	1-0	7W
Colorado	8-1	796	706	90	8-0	0-1	1L
Arizona State	8-2	806	731	75	6-2	2-0	2W
Texas Tech	7-2	733	630	103	6-0	1-2	3W
Baylor	7-2	799	715	84	6-1	1-1	1W
West Virginia	8-3	816	642	174	8-1	0-2	1W
Kansas	7-3	746	637	109	6-1	1-2	1W
Utah	7-3	814	787	27	7-1	0-2	1W
TCU	6-3	708	603	105	4-3	2-0	1W
Cincinnati	6-3	678	586	92	6-2	0-1	1L
Kansas State	6-4	867	772	95	6-2	0-2	1W

Atlantic 10	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. Bonaventure	10-1	844	737	107	7-0	3-1	5W
George Mason	9-1	801	653	148	7-0	2-1	1L
Saint Louis	8-1	824	626	198	7-1	1-0	2W
Richmond	8-1	763	627	136	6-0	2-1	3W
Davidson	7-2	684	624	60	5-2	2-0	1L
George Washington	8-3	972	827	145	6-2	2-1	1L
Dayton	7-3	793	720	73	6-1	1-2	1L
Fordham	7-4	834	697	137	6-2	1-2	1W
Rhode Island	7-4	830	753	77	4-2	3-2	2L
VCU	6-4	837	719	118	5-2	1-2	1L
Duquesne	6-4	845	806	39	6-2	0-2	1L
Saint Joseph's	5-4	689	672	17	5-0	0-4	1L
La Salle	3-6	611	610	1	3-3	0-3	3L
Loyola Chicago	3-7	676	751	-75	3-5	0-2	2W