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	15-1	1412	1099	313	11-1	4-0	12W
VCU	11-6	1450	1258	192	9-3	2-3	2L

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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.

Key VCU vs BYU stats:

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)

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Micro Betting

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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	16-0	1408	1007	401	12-0	4-0	16W
Arizona	16-0	1458	1088	370	11-0	5-0	16W
BYU	15-1	1412	1099	313	11-1	4-0	12W
Houston	15-1	1236	960	276	11-1	4-0	9W
UCF	12-2	1217	1061	156	10-1	2-1	1L
Oklahoma State	13-3	1424	1279	145	11-0	2-3	1L
Texas Tech	12-4	1329	1171	158	10-1	2-3	1W
Colorado	12-4	1368	1241	127	11-3	1-1	1L
West Virginia	11-5	1197	997	200	11-2	0-3	2W
TCU	11-5	1286	1094	192	9-4	2-1	2L
Kansas	11-5	1240	1090	150	9-1	2-4	1L
Baylor	10-5	1325	1115	210	9-3	1-2	3L
Arizona State	10-6	1292	1261	31	7-4	3-2	1W
Kansas State	9-7	1383	1280	103	8-3	1-4	3L
Cincinnati	8-7	1105	980	125	8-3	0-4	2L
Utah	8-8	1289	1291	-2	8-3	0-5	4L

Atlantic 10	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
George Mason	16-1	1337	1135	202	12-0	4-1	7W
Saint Louis	15-1	1485	1079	406	12-1	3-0	9W
Dayton	12-4	1247	1110	137	10-2	2-2	3W
George Washington	12-5	1488	1232	256	9-2	3-3	1W
Richmond	12-5	1400	1238	162	8-3	4-2	1L
St. Bonaventure	11-5	1258	1165	93	8-2	3-3	3L
VCU	11-6	1450	1258	192	9-3	2-3	2L
Davidson	10-6	1157	1108	49	6-5	4-1	1L
Saint Joseph's	10-7	1274	1244	30	9-2	1-5	2W
Fordham	10-7	1251	1087	164	8-4	2-3	1W
Rhode Island	10-7	1226	1121	105	6-4	4-3	1W
Duquesne	9-7	1381	1265	116	8-3	1-4	2L
La Salle	5-12	1143	1243	-100	3-5	2-7	1L
Loyola Chicago	5-12	1161	1305	-144	3-8	2-4	3L