Virginia Commonwealth Rams (VCU)
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Brigham Young Cougars (BYU)
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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
VCU 19-6 2093 1818 275 13-3 6-3 8W
BYU 18-6 2072 1777 295 13-3 5-3 1W
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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 BetMGM logo

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 BetMGM logo

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 VCU logo 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.

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VCU vs BYU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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
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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Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
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  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
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NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arizona 23-1 2131 1637 494 15-0 8-1 1L
Houston 22-2 1879 1468 411 15-1 7-1 5W
Iowa State 21-3 2031 1557 474 15-0 6-3 1L
Kansas 19-5 1872 1626 246 14-1 5-4 8W
Texas Tech 18-6 1972 1734 238 14-2 4-4 2W
BYU 18-6 2072 1777 295 13-3 5-3 1W
UCF 17-6 1895 1790 105 13-2 4-4 2L
Oklahoma State 16-8 2026 1938 88 13-2 3-6 2L
West Virginia 15-9 1679 1527 152 13-4 2-5 1L
TCU 15-9 1877 1710 167 12-5 3-4 2W
Colorado 14-11 1995 1952 43 13-5 1-6 1L
Baylor 13-11 2013 1821 192 10-6 3-5 2L
Cincinnati 13-12 1810 1676 134 12-4 1-8 2W
Arizona State 13-12 1968 1979 -11 9-6 4-6 1W
Kansas State 10-14 1941 1939 2 9-7 1-7 5L
Utah 9-15 1844 1919 -75 9-6 0-9 6L
Atlantic 10 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Saint Louis 23-1 2183 1624 559 17-1 6-0 17W
George Mason 21-4 1885 1677 208 15-1 6-3 1L
VCU 19-6 2093 1818 275 13-3 6-3 8W
Davidson 15-9 1789 1647 142 9-7 6-2 2W
Dayton 15-9 1826 1726 100 12-3 3-6 1L
Saint Joseph's 15-10 1839 1784 55 12-3 3-7 2L
Duquesne 14-10 1982 1838 144 10-6 4-4 3W
Rhode Island 14-10 1738 1642 96 8-5 6-5 1L
St. Bonaventure 14-10 1842 1773 69 9-4 5-6 1W
George Washington 14-11 2091 1846 245 11-4 3-7 1W
Richmond 14-11 1956 1841 115 10-5 4-6 1W
Fordham 13-12 1770 1627 143 9-7 4-5 1W
La Salle 7-18 1644 1816 -172 5-7 2-11 5L
Loyola Chicago 6-19 1689 1939 -250 4-11 2-8 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak