Va. Commonwealth Rams vs Utah Running Utes Betting Picks & Predictions
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Utah Utes (21-14) will take on the VCU Rams (24-13) in a quarter-final NIT matchup at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Both teams are coming off
Game outlook
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Utah Utes (21-14) will take on the VCU Rams (24-13) in a quarter-final NIT matchup at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Both teams are coming off recent victories, with the Rams defeating South Florida and the Utes securing a win against Iowa. The game is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET and will be broadcast live on ESPN2. Utah is currently the betting favorite with a set point spread of -6 that has not changed leading up to the game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rams +210 | Running Utes -255
Spread: Rams +6 (-110) | Running Utes -6 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 72%.
Va. Commonwealth Rams
VCU put on an impressive performance on Wednesday, securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the NIT tournament by defeating South Florida with a final score of 70-65. Jackson led the team to victory with strong shooting and contributions in multiple areas, while Bairstow and Lawal also made significant impacts. The team as a whole shot 44% from the field and collected 33 rebounds and 5 steals in the win. Additionally, sophomore forward Christian Fermin had a strong showing with 10 points, four rebounds, and two blocks. VCU's leading scorer this season has been Max Shulga, averaging 14.3 points per game, with Zeb Jackson contributing 11.6 points per game and 51 steals throughout the season. In terms of rankings, VCU is ranked 245 in offense, scoring an average of 71.43 points per game, and #34 in defense, allowing an average of 66.49 points per game to be scored against them. The team has a record of 24-13 this season. Offensively, the Rams hit 44.33% of their field goals and 78.19% of their free throws while making an average of 35.82% of their three-point attempts. Defensively, VCU allows 40.58% of field goals and 73.68% of free throws to be made, with opponents hitting an average of 30.95% of three-point attempts. The team averages 35.16 rebounds per game, 13.68 offensive assists, and 12.11 turnovers. Defensively, the Rams average 32.86 defensive rebounds, 11.00 defensive assists, and 11.08 turnovers per game.