Once upon a time, the VCU Rams made national history in college basketball. In 2011, VCU began in the initial First Four but ended up in the Final Four. It was an epic run for the ages with the College Basketball odds. Since then, the Rams have not been able to reach such heights. But VCU is dancing with a team capable of surprising opponents and gamblers. Meanwhile, Saint Mary’s is known as the second best team to Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference. The Gaels have become a new March Madness regular.
Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. Virginia Commonwealth Rams Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 17, 2023, 2 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | MVP Arena, Albany, New York |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Va Commonwealth | +4 (-110) | 123 (-110) | +160 |  |
| Saint Marys CA | -4 (-110) | 123 (-110) | -190 | |
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Saint Mary’s vs. Virginia SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, St. Mary’s and VCU have similar sportsbook brands in the eyes of the public. Thus, both teams will draw equally from the casual sector. Bargain hunters will lean toward VCU in a matchup that is rated close to even. Additionally, live betting figures to draw plenty of action based on the similar branding status of both teams.
Saint Mary’s Gaels Team Overview
Overall, the Saint Mary’s Gaels are 25-6 straight up, 16-12 against the spread, and 15-15 over/under the total. Saint Mary’s has national metrics of 176th for scoring offense, 89th for field goal percentage, 38th for 3-point field goal percentage, 254th for free throw percentage, and 109th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Saint Mary’s is 6th for scoring defense, 30th for field goal percentage permitted, 72nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed and 4th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Saint Mary’s failed to cover four of its last six games. Also, the Gaels went over the total in three of their last five outings. Logan Johnson leads the Gaels with 14.7 points per game.
Virginia Rams Team Overview
Overall, the VCU Rams are 24-7 straight up, 14-15-2 against the spread, and 13-18 over/under the total. VCU has national metrics of 191st for scoring offense, 102nd for field goal percentage, 224th for 3-point field goal percentage, 227th for free throw percentage, and 161st for offensive rebounding. While defensively, VCU is 26th for scoring defense, 58th for field goal percentage permitted, 105th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 124th for defensive rebounding.
VCU won the Atlantic 10 regular season and tournament titles. Despite that success and a strong defense, the Rams were not profitable this season. However, VCU has had the hot hand recently. The Rams got the money in seven of their last eight games. Also, VCU went under the total in four of their previous six tilts. Adrian Baldwin Jr leads VCU with 12.7 points and 5.9 assists per game.
Jayden Nunn scored 18 points in VCU’s 90-78 win over Saint Louis in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Also, Nunn added three blocks for the Rams. Brandon Johns Jr. scored 16 points and added nine rebounds and four steals. Jamir Watkins finished with 15 points. In turn, the Rams extended their winning streak to six games.
VCU took the lead with 15:08 remaining in the first half and led the rest of the way. The score was 44-39 at halftime, with Adrian Baldwin Jr. racking up 13 points. In turn, Nunn scored 15 points in the second half to help lead the way.
Saint Mary’s vs. VCU SBG Free Picks
In this situation, VCU makes for a dangerous and live NCAABB betting dog.
Saint Mary’s vs. VCU SBG Best Bet: VCU Rams.