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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Basketball Picks
One of the more intriguing first-round games on Thursday will see the VCU Rams take on the BYU Cougars. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this first-round game in the East Region between the Rams and Cougars.
VCU enters this game with a record of 28-6, earning their automatic NCAA tournament bid by winning the Atlantic 10 tournament. The Rams beat St. Bonaventure in the A10 quarterfinals, Loyola Chicago in the A10 semifinals, and George Mason in the A10 final. This will be VCU’s 20th NCAA tournament appearance and their first appearance since the 2022-2023 season.
BYU on the other hand, enters this game with a record of 24-9, earning an at-large bid into the NCAA tournament field. The Cougars beat Iowa State in the Big 12 quarterfinals before losing to Houston in the Big 12 semifinals. BYU will be making their 32nd NCAA tournament appearance and second consecutive appearance.
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VCU Rams vs BYU Cougars Form
VCU Rams and BYU Cougars Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
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5/6 (83%)
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5/6 (83%)
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5/6 (83%)
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4/6 (67%)
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VCU Rams - BYU Cougars Key Points
- BYU is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Thursday games
- BYU is 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games
- VCU is 12-1 SU in their last 13 games
- VCU is 5-4 ATS in their last 9 games
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Our VCU Rams vs BYU Cougars Prediction
VCU is likely going to be a popular upset pick and that looks to be warranted given their past success in the NCAA tournament. BYU boasts an elite offense this season, averaging 80.9 points per game, which ranks top 30 in the country. However, VCU’s defense is their strength, allowing an average of 62.5 points per game, the ninth best scoring defense in the country.
To go along with their elite defense, VCU also has a solid offense, averaging 77.8 points per game. In their most recent game, BYU faced another elite defensive team, the Houston Cougars and scored just 54 points. While VCU may not be as good defensively as Houston, the Rams employ a similar style, which could give the Cougars trouble again. Based on this fact, our VCU Rams vs BYU Cougars prediction is VCU ML.Grab an extra $250 for your VCU Rams vs BYU Cougars wager!
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