Colorado State vs VCU Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

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VCU (8-2) vs Colorado State (5-4)

December 14, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: VCU -6.5 — Over/Under: 135

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In this article, we will formulate a Colorado State vs VCU Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  December 14th, at the Dollar Loan Center.   To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Rams’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Rams’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving VCU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Colorado State and VCU 

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Rams and Rams. 

Colorado State Struggled

Colorado State in the last game faced off against Colorado and the offense scored only 55 points while the defense gave up 72 points on the way to the defeat. Jalen Lake had a strong game, putting up 18 points, five rebounds, and two assists, but the rest of the offense just wasn’t good enough. Colorado State shot only 31.3 percent from the field and 25.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Colorado State is averaging 74.2 points while their defense is giving up 70.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 218th in the league while the defense is ranked 165th. In this game if they want a chance they are going to need to find a way to get the offense out to a fast start. If the offense struggles, this is going to be a long game for the Rams. Colorado will take on Radford after this one.

VCU Defense Stepped Up

The VCU defense in the last game faced off against Penn and they were able to secure the 66-47 victory. Joe Bamsile had a strong game putting up 23 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. The defense was sure impressive, and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way again. VCU, on the season, is averaging 77.2 points, while their defense is giving up 58.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 154th in the league while the defense is ranked 6th. In this game, the defense is going to need to have a huge game. VCU will play against New Mexico, William & Mary, and St. Bonaventure following this game.

Why VCU Will Beat Colorado State

  • VCU has won each of its last four games.
  • Colorado State has lost three of its last four games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
  • Colorado State has lost the first half in each of its last seven Saturday day games played at neutral venues.

Colorado State vs VCU Prediction

Colorado State is coming off a game where they really struggled to score and it’s going to be much of the same here. VCU is also averaging 77.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Colorado State’s offense is going to give them no chance and this game is going to get out of hand early. Back VCU to win this game and they will cover the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: VCU -6.5

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