VCU Rams Take on Former Head Coach Fred Hoiberg, Iowa State Cyclones in Quarterfinals
Both teams come into this quarterfinal matchup with wins in their last contests, however only Iowa St. covered the line in their previous game. The all-time record between
Game outlook
Both teams come into this quarterfinal matchup with wins in their last contests, however only Iowa St. covered the line in their previous game. The all-time record between these teams is 1-1, with Iowa St. defeating VCU in the most recent meeting back in 1994. The winner of this Thursday afternoon contest will move on to the semifinals.
Game Info
When: Thursday, 11/23/2023 @ 5:30pm EST
Where: State Farm Field House Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Cyclones -700 | Rams +478
Spread: Cyclones -11.5 (-110) | Rams +11.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 131 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 88%.
Iowa St. Cyclones
With five players averaging double digits in points, Iowa St. has maintained their 4-0 start to the season with an impressive 62.7% from the field in their last game against Grambling and their nation-leading defense average of 45.8 points per game.
Va. Commonwealth Rams Analysis
VCU earned their third straight win after opening the season with a loss, defeating Seattle at home. The Rams now have a record of 2-0 with new coach Ryan Odom and are averaging 68.2 points per game while giving up 61.8 points per game. Zeb Jackson leads VCU offensively with 16 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, and Max Shulga is the team's top secondary scoring option. The Rams are shooting 44.3% from the floor and have an overall team defensive ranking of 48th.