VCU vs New Mexico Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 18

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  • New Mexico is a -2.5 point favorite vs VCU
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • VCU / New Mexico TV channel: ESPN+

The VCU Rams visit The Pit to take on the New Mexico Lobos on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Albuquerque, NM.

New Mexico is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The VCU vs. New Mexico Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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VCU vs. New Mexico Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VCU+2.5 -105O 153.5 -110+125
New Mexico -2.5 -115U 153.5 -110-155

VCU vs New Mexico Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts New Mexico will win this college basketball game with 66.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VCU vs New Mexico Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VCU will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 37 games (+11.25 Units / 26% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 37 games (+9.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.75 Units / 50% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 away games (+5.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.05 Units / 10% ROI)
  • New Mexico have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • New Mexico have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.96 Units / 5% ROI)

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.45 Units / 0.19% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.55 Units / -4.98% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.57% ROI

New Mexico Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Mexico has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.74% ROI).

  • 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.2 Units / -7.73% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU had 942 defensive rebounds last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,561 points/1,956 shots) last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

VCU averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,561 points/1,956 shots) last season — 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

VCU shot 78% from the free throw line (529/681) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

New Mexico Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (431 rebounds/34 games) last season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 9.7

New Mexico made 6.5 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 7.3

New Mexico averaged 1.25 points per shot (2,762 points/2,218 shots) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 1.29

New Mexico averaged 81.2 points per game (2,762 points/34 games) last season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 73.9

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU stole the ball 230 times last season — 4th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (244/783) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

VCU allowed 66.9 points per game (2,407 points/36 games) last season — 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

VCU allowed opponents to shoot 41% (829/2,030) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

New Mexico Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico forced 14.3 turnovers per game (485 turnovers/34 games) last season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 11.9

New Mexico averaged 8.9 steals per game (303 steals/34 games) last season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 6.5

New Mexico averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (927 rebounds/34 games) last season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 25.0

New Mexico stole the ball 303 times last season — most among Mountain West Teams


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