VCU and Boise St. Clash in Consolation Bracket Matchup in Fifth-Place Game Battle
VCU and Boise St. will face off in a consolation bracket matchup on Friday night with the winner advancing to the fifth-place game. The two teams have faced each other
Game outlook
VCU and Boise St. will face off in a consolation bracket matchup on Friday night with the winner advancing to the fifth-place game. The two teams have faced each other before, with VCU taking an 87-85 victory on December 28, 1973. VCU faced Iowa State in the quarterfinals, falling 68-64, while Boise St. lost to Virginia Tech 82-75 in their quarterfinal matchup.
Game Info
When: Friday, 11/24/2023 @ 8:00pm EST
Where: State Farm Field House Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Rams +110 | Broncos -130
Spread: Rams +2 (-110) | Broncos -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boise St. will win straight-up is 57%.
Va. Commonwealth Rams
VCU had a strong lead against Iowa State but faded in the last portion of the game, eventually suffering a loss and snapping their three-game win streak. The Rams shot 45.5% from the floor and lost the rebounding battle 38-29. VCU is currently at a power ranking of 163, scoring an average of 67.4 points per game (283rd in the nation) and giving up an average of 63 points a game (48th in the nation). Max Shulga leads the Rams with 14.2 points, four rebounds and five assists per game. As a team, the Rams are shooting 44.5% from the floor, 7.4 three-pointers per game, and 76.2% from the free throw line.