- NIT Tournament First Round betting odds & predictions
- Villanova (17-16) is a -6.5 point favorite vs VCU (20-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
- VCU / Villanova TV channel: ESPN2
The VCU Rams (20-13) visit Finneran Pavilion to take on the Villanova Wildcats (17-16) on Mar. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Villanova, PA.
Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The VCU vs. Villanova Over/Under is 130.5 total points.
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VCU vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| VCU | +6.5 -110 | O 130.5 -105 | + |
| Villanova | -6.5 -110 | U 130.5 -115 | + |
VCU vs Villanova Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Villanova will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
VCU vs Villanova Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.
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VCU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.40 Units / 25% ROI)
- VCU have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.40 Units / 34% ROI)
- VCU has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.40 Units / 17% ROI)
- VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.55 Units / 32% ROI)
- VCU has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games (+3.70 Units / 15% ROI)
Villanova Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 25 games (+12.40 Units / 45% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.45 Units / 26% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games (+8.80 Units / 30% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.35 Units / 8% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 22 games (+1.60 Units / 2% ROI)
VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
VCU has a 20-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 11.96% ROI).
- 21-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.85 Units / -9.45% ROI
- 15-20 when betting the Over for -7.05 Units / -18.29% ROI
- 20-15 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / 9.1% ROI
Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Villanova has a 16-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.65 Units / -4.54% ROI).
- 16-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.5 Units / -9.39% ROI
- 11-22 when betting the Over for -13.3 Units / -36.54% ROI
- 22-11 when betting the Under for +9.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:
VCU has averaged 71.8 points per game (1,652 points/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 74.3
VCU has averaged 1.33 points per shot (4,132 points/3,115 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
VCU has made 885 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams
VCU is shooting 36% from three (189/531) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (778/948) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (778/948) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%
Villanova is shooting 83% from the free throw line (127/153) in the first half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%
Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (778/948) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%
VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:
VCU has 445 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams
VCU has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
VCU has averaged 7.7 steals per game (445 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
VCU has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova has allowed 63.1 points per game (1,136 points/18 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.1
Villanova has allowed 63.8 points per game (1,530 points/24 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8
Villanova has allowed 66.1 points per game (3,831 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1
Villanova has averaged 5.7 steals per game (328 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.6
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