South Florida (25-7) vs VCU (23-13)
Game Info: Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Yuengling Center)
Betting Odds: South Florida -3.5 -- Over/Under: 143.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The VCU Rams will head down to Tampa to meet the South Florida Bulls this Sunday in the NIT Round of 16 at the Yuengling Center on ESPNU. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a VCU vs USF Prediction.
- The Virginia Commonwealth recent form and recent player performance
- The South Florida recent form and recent player performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving VCU
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving USF
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between VCU vs USF.
Virginia Commonwealth Rams Preview
Virginia Commonwealth comes in at 22-13 after defeating Villanova in the NIT Round of 32. The Rams controlled the second half, and they’ll seek similar results this Sunday in Tampa. VCU is scoring 71.5 points per game, on 44.4% shooting, and allowing 66.7 ppg, they’re 5-5 over their last ten games.
VCU Team Profile
- Utah State transfer Max Shulga leads VCU in scoring (15.0) and assists (3.6), but he missed the Duquesne matchup, and his status for this matchup should be monitored.
- Chesterfield native Joe Bamisile has scored 16 points or more in four of the last six games, and he’s second on the team at 14.0 ppg.
- Former USU guard Sean Bairstow recorded 16 points in the win over URI, and he’s posting a solid line of 10.2 ppg, 4.9 rpg, and 4.4 apg.
South Florida Bulls Preview
USF enters at 25-7 after defeating UCF in the Round of 32, 83-77. The Bulls held off a fierce rally from the Knights to win the War on I-4, and they’ll look to keep their season rolling here versus the Rams. South Florida is scoring 75.4 points per game, on 43.9% shooting, while allowing 69.1 ppg, and they’re 8-2 over their last ten games.
USF Team Profile
- Tuscaloosa native Chris Youngblood went for a game-high 24 points in the road win over Rice last weekend, and he leads USF in scoring (15.0).
- Junior guard Selton Miguel went led the way with 22 points in the win Charlotte victory, and he’s second on the team at 14.5 ppg.
- Boise State transfer Kasean Pryor has grabbed ten boards or more in six of his last eight outings, and he leads the Bulls in boards (7.2), while scoring 12.0 ppg.
VCU Rams Team Facts
- VCU have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 20 games
- VCU has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games
USF Bulls Team Facts
- Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 25 games
- Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games
Virginia Commonwealth vs South Florida Trends
- VCU is 20-14-1 against the spread, with a 15-20 O/U record
- USF is 17-16 ATS, with a 17-16 over/under record.
VCU vs USF Prediction:
My Rams will be handed less points this time around for their trip to Tampa, but I still like leaning on them this Sunday, as defense travels. VCU hounded Villanova last time out, and although the Bulls present more of a threat offensively, I believe the visitors will enter focused, knowing a potential home game in Richmond is in play before possibly heading up to MSG to win the tournament. Spot VCU the points for this NIT matchup Sunday. The winner of this game will meet Iowa or Utah in the next round.
Corey’s Pick VCU TO COVER
AUTHOR: Corey Ghee
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