One of the top games of Thursday night’s NCAA Tournament schedule will be a contrast of brands.Â
Blue blood North Carolina takes on upset-minded VCU in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.Â
North Carolina vs. VCU Odds
- Point Spread: North Carolina -2.5
- Moneyline: North Carolina -145Â |Â VCU +120
- Total: 150.5
North Carolina vs. VCU: NCAA Tournament First Round
North Carolina is an early upset target for two distinct reasons.
The first is that leading scorer Caleb Wilson is injured. He won’t play in this game or any other NCAA Tournament games this year.
The second is VCU’s brand as a tournament menace – on the 15th anniversary of the Rams’ 2011 Final Four run, no less.
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