VCU vs Utah Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NIT, Mar. 27

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  • NIT Tournament prediction & betting odds
  • Utah (18-17) is a -6.5 point favorite vs VCU (22-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • VCU / Utah TV channel: ESPN2

The VCU Rams (22-13) visit Jon M. Huntsman Center to take on the Utah Utes (18-17) on Mar. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Salt Lake City, UT.

Utah is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The VCU vs. Utah Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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VCU vs. Utah Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VCU+6.5 -115O 145.5 -110+225
Utah -6.5 -105U 145.5 -110-275

VCU vs Utah Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Utah will win this college basketball game with 62.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.


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  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games (+11.85 Units / 27% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+10.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 22 games (+9.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.55 Units / 38% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+4.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Utah have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Utah have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.80 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.70 Units / 39% ROI)

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 22-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.6 Units / 16.24% ROI).

  • 23-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.4 Units / -5.08% ROI
  • 15-22 when betting the Over for -9.25 Units / -22.7% ROI
  • 22-15 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / 13.53% ROI

Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah has a 18-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.75 Units / -1.95% ROI).

  • 20-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.5 Units / -3.06% ROI
  • 19-14 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 9.35% ROI
  • 14-19 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -17.92% ROI

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 1.33 points per shot (4,917 points/3,710 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

VCU has made 289 three-pointers this season — 3rd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has 1,726 defensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 71.7 points per game (2,437 points/34 games) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 73.1

Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah has a 28% free throw rate (524 free throw attempts/1,868 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Utah is shooting 66% from the free throw line (346/524) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Utah is shooting 68% from the free throw line (494/731) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Utah has made 138 three-pointers in the second half this season — most among Pac 12 Teams

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 7.7 steals per game (530 steals/69 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

VCU has 530 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 7.7 steals per game (530 steals/69 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VCU has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (227/730) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (2,163 points/1,861 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Utah has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (4,174 points/3,818 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Utah has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (3,168 points/2,841 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.26

Utah has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (2,131 points/1,896 shots) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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