NCAA Basketball Preview: (14) Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. (12) Villanova Wildcats

The Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Villanova Wildcats will both
be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Barclays Center.


Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 1½-point favorites
versus the Rams, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.


Last time out for Villanova, they were a 72-65 winner as they battled
Bucknell at home. They failed to cover in the match as a -20-point
favorite.


Virginia Commonwealth was a 106-66 winner in its last match at home against MD-Eastern Shore.


Virginia Commonwealth:

Team record: 3-0 SU,1-1 ATS

Current Streak: won 3 straight games.

Virginia Commonwealth is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games


Villanova:

Team record: 3-0 SU,1-2 ATS

Current Streak: won 3 straight games.

Villanova is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games


Next up:

Virginia Commonwealth at Old Dominion Saturday, November 29

Villanova home to Delaware Sunday, November 30



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NCAA Basketball Preview: (14) Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. (12) Villanova Wildcats

CAA Championship Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Drexel Dragons

The fans at Richmond Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Drexel Dragons when they take their seats on Monday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rams listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Dragons, while the game's total is sitting at 117½.

Virginia Commonwealth won its last outing, a 74-64 result against George Mason on March 4. They covered in that game as a 6-point favorite.

Drexel was a 68-51 winner in its last match at home against Old Dominion. They covered the 2-point spread as favorites.

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 27-6 SU, 17-14-1 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

Drexel: Team record: 27-5 SU, 19-11 ATS Current streak: won 19 straight games.

CAA Championship Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Drexel Dragons

College Basketball Preview: Richmond Spiders vs. Virginia Commonwealth Rams

The Richmond Spiders and the Virginia Commonwealth Rams will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Siegel Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rams listed as 4-point favorites versus the Spiders, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for Richmond, they were a 70-62 winner as they battled Wake Forest on the road. They covered in the match as a 2-point favorite.

Virginia Commonwealth was a 75-60 winner in their most recent outing on the road against George Washington. They covered the 1.5?point spread as favorites.

Richmond: Team record: 6-2 SU, 3-2 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games on the road is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Virginia Commonwe is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Virginia Commonwe

When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Iona are 2-0 After playing Wake Forest are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 5-3 SU, 4-3 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Richmond is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Richmond is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing UNC Wilmington are 7-3 After playing George Washington are 1-0 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Richmond home to Iona, Wednesday, December 14 Virginia Commonwealth home to UNC Wilmington, Saturday, December 17

College Basketball Preview: Richmond Spiders vs. Virginia Commonwealth Rams

NCAA Final Four Betting Preview- VCU Rams vs. Butler Bulldogs

Pointspread: Butler-2 ½

Over/Under: 133

This Saturday the highest combination of seeds ever to meet in a Final Four game will take place when the No.11 VCU Rams, winners of the Southwest Region take on the No.8 seed Butler Bulldogs, who won the Southeast at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Game time is set for 6:05 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast on CBS.

VCU was a ?last four in? team in the expanded field of 68 teams for the NCAA Men?s Tournament. The Rams quickly proved they belonged with wins over USC in the play-in game and Georgetown in the second round. They caught everyone?s attention with a 94-76 rout of No.3 seed Purdue as a 9 ½-point underdog in round three and a 72-71 OT win over No.10 Florida State in the Sweet 16 as a 4 ½-point underdog.

VCU became the basketball story of year with a stunning 71-61 upset of No.1 seed Kansas in the Elite Eight as an 11-point underdog. The heart and soul of the team, Joey Rodriguez has done an excellent job of directing the offense and Jamie Skeen and Bradford Burgess have provided the points, especially from beyond the arc where the Rams are shooting 43.8 percent.

No one expected Butler to repeat it dramatic run to the 2010 title game, but after the Bulldogs knocked-off No.1 seed Pittsburgh 71-70 in the third round as an eight-point underdog, the path to Houston was clearly staked-out. They beat No.4 seed Wisconsin 61-54 in the Sweet 16 as a 4 ½-point underdog and outlasted No.2 seed Florida 74-71 in overtime in the Elite Eight.

Matt Howard and Shelvin Mack, who both played a significant role in last year?s run, have elevated their game to an even higher level this year. Howard is averaging 16.3 points and seven rebounds and Mack is averaging 21.3 points, including putting up 30 points against Pitt and 27 in the win over the Gators.

There will be no shortage of guts and determination in this game and it is actually unfortunate that one of these teams has to lose. Butler uses its edge in experience to grind-out a win, but stick with VCU and the 2 ½-points in a game that will fittinglycome down to the final possession.

NCAA Final Four Betting Preview- VCU Rams vs. Butler Bulldogs

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The last of the Elite 8 meet today and this is who we like on the day.

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UNC Tar Heels vs. Kentucky Wildcats Odds (-1.5, 146.5) 5:05 PM ET, CBS

A college basketball fan?s dream-come-true matchup will decide the final team to go to the Big Dance. These teams have two things in common; they have NBA prospects and they are young, so young. We may not see some of these underclassmen at the college level next year.

These are college basketball?s two winningest programs and share 12 NCAA titles and 31 semifinal appearances. In a year of upsets number two UNC will face number 4 Kentucky. Coaches Calipari and Williams will be strategizing their match-ups and the pace of the game.

The Tar Heels want to run. They play excellent transition basketball and of late have vastly improved their half court play. Since freshman Kendall Marshall took over the point the inside power of Zeller, Henson and Barnes has been unleashed. These are probably the best three front men in the tournament. Zeller had 32 points against Marquette and Henson and Barnes were hitting from inside and outside. Henson?s shot blocking abilities are unparalleled. The Heels played a miraculous first half against Marquette. If they play with that fire for 40 minutes, the Heels can go all the way.

Kentucky upset the top seed in the tournament and was poised throughout the win over Ohio State. Just when the game looked like it was going to overtime, up stood Brandon Knight and nailed a pull up jump shot to seal the deal.

The Wildcats will need a strong effort from their inside men, especially rookie sensation Terrence Jones. There are so many intriguing high profile match-ups in this game that foul trouble could spell the difference. UNC lacks depth, but Coach Williams always comes up with an answer. Expect Knight to have a quiet game.

The UNC frontcourt is too good for Kentucky. Take 1.5 points and the Heels.

VCU Rams vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting (-11.5, 146.5) 2:20 PM ET, CBS

The best looking team in the tournament has been Kansas. With the ouster of Ohio State, Kansas is the clear favorite to win the title. The VCU Rams have surpassed everyone?s expectations and have certainly performed the way the selection committee thought they would.

VCU wins with their intensity and with their confidence. They use lots of fresh faces to keep the energy level high. Somehow, you get the feeling that VCU will make a game of this despite being out-manned and outgunned. Since tournament time arrived, Kansas has cut down on their turnovers. Their inside-outside combo is too much for the Rams.

Kansas struts their stuff and erases all doubts in this one. Give 11.5 points and take the Jayhawks.

 

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The Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Alamodome.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total is sitting at 146½.

In their last action, Virginia Commonwealth was a 72-71 winner against Florida State. They covered the 4.5?point spread as underdogs.

In their last action, Kansas was a 77-57 winner against Richmond. They covered the 10?point spread as favorites.

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 27-11 SU, 17-20 ATS

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Kansas: Team record: 35-2 SU, 18-16-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 After playing Richmond are 1-0

 

Great Eight Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Kansas Jayhawks

NCAA Tournament Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Florida State Seminoles

The Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Florida State Seminoles will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Alamodome.

Oddsmakers currently have the Seminoles listed as 4-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total is sitting at 131.

Virginia Commonwealth was a 94-76 winner in its last match against Purdue. They covered the 9.5?point spread as underdogs.

In their last action, Florida State was a 71-57 winner against Notre Dame. They covered the 4.5?point spread as underdogs.

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 26-11 SU, 16-20 ATS

When playing on Friday are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

Florida State: Team record: 23-10 SU, 16-10-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

When playing on Friday are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

 

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The Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Georgetown Hoyas will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hoyas listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Virginia Commonwealth was a 59-46 winner in their most recent outing against USC. They covered the 4?point spread as underdogs.

Last time out for Georgetown, they were a 79-62 loser as they battled Connecticut. They failed to cover in the match as a 3-point underdog.

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 24-11 SU, 11-15 ATS

When playing on Friday are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Georgetown: Team record: 21-10 SU, 14-15 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

When playing on Friday are 6-4 After playing Connecticut are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6

 

NCAA Tournament Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Georgetown Hoyas

The Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the USC Trojans will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Dayton Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 4-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total is sitting at 127½.

In their last action, Virginia Commonwealth was a 70-65 loser against Old Dominion. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as underdogs.

In their last action, USC was a 67-62 loser against Arizona. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as favorites.

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 23-11 SU, 10-15 ATS

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 After playing Old Dominion are 8-2 After a loss are 8-2

USC: Team record: 19-14 SU, 14-13-3 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 After playing Arizona are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2

 

NCAA Tournament Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. USC Trojans

Colonial Athletic Association Championship Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

The Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Old Dominion Monarchs will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Richmond Coliseum.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Virginia Commonwealth won its last outing, a 79-63 result against George Mason on March 6. They covered in that game as a 5-point underdog.

Last time out for Old Dominion, they were a 77-69 winner as they battled Hofstra at home. They earned a push in the match as an 8-point favorite.

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 23-10 SU, 9-14 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

When playing on Monday are 8-2 After playing George Mason are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

Old Dominion: Team record: 26-6 SU, 13-11-2 ATS Current streak: won 8 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games

When playing on Monday are 9-1 After playing Hofstra are 7-3 After a win are 9-1

 

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