Nevada vs VCU Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/22/24

In this article, we will formulate a Nevada vs VCU prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 22nd at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams are 4-1 this year after they lost to Seton Hall in overtime by a score of 69-66 in their last game. VCU led 28-25 at the half, but they allowed Seton Hall to force overtime and only scored five points in the overtime for the loss. The Rams shot 36.7% from the field, 24.3% on three-pointers, and 72.2% on free throws in the game. Max Shulga led VCU with 20 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Rams defeated Loyola-MD by a score of 83-57 and Merrimack by a score of 63-42. VCU has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 54.8 points per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Joe Bamisile is averaging 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while VCU is shooting 46% from the field, 69.5% on free throws, and 33.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Preview

The Nevada Wolf Pack are 4-1 this season after they lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 73-71 in their last game. Nevada trailed 37-35 at halftime and came up just short in the second half for the loss. The Wolf Pack shot 53.7% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Kobe Sanders led Nevada with 13 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Wolf Pack defeated Santa Clara by a score of 85-59 and Weber State by a score of 88-58. Nevada has scored 81.8 points per game and they have allowed 61.3 points per game, while also averaging 36.8 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Nick Davidson is averaging 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Nevada is shooting 51.7% from the field, 67.8% on free throws, and 48.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Nevada vs VCU Prediction 

Both of these teams came into this tournament on four-game winning streaks, but both picked up a loss on Thursday. VCU lost in overtime against Seton Hall, but their defense has been fantastic this season. Nevada lost a close battle with Vanderbilt and they came into that game shooting over 51% from the field. Both of these teams already have one win against a Power-Four opponent, but I have to give the edge to Nevada, as they have been the better shooting team to start the year.