Download App
The Utah Utes (21-14) will visit the VCU Rams (24-13) after dropping four road games in a row. It starts at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Wednesday’s matchup between the Utes and the Rams features the Utes as solid 8.5-point favorites. The game has a point total of 144.5.
Utah vs. VCU Odds
Point Spread for Utah vs. VCU
The spread for this matchup is set at 8.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Utah as the favorite.
Utah vs. VCU Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Utah has -375 odds to pick up the win, while VCU is listed at +295 to claim victory.
Utah vs. VCU Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 144.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Arena: Jon M. Huntsman Center
Utah vs. VCU Betting Trends
Utah has 18 wins against the spread in 35 games this year. The Utes have won in 17, or 77.3%, of the 22 contests they have been named as moneyline favorites in this year. Utah’s games this year have gone over the point total 18 times in 37 opportunities (48.6%).
Against the spread, VCU is 23-13-1 this season. The Rams have a 5-7 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 41.7% of those games). VCU’s games this season have eclipsed the over/under 40.5% of the time (15 out of 37 games with a set point total).
Utah vs. VCU Key Players to Watch
Utah
Branden Carlson paces the Utes with 17.0 points per game and 6.7 rebounds, while also averaging 1.6 assists. Gabe Madsen is posting 13.6 points, 2.5 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game. Deivon Smith paces the Utes at 6.7 assists per contest, while also posting 6.0 rebounds and 12.7 points. He is ninth in the country in assists. Keba Keita averages 8.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
VCU
Max Shulga tops the Rams in scoring (14.3 points per game) and assists (3.7), and posts 4.6 rebounds. He also delivers 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. The Rams get 11.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game from Zeb Jackson. Toibu Lawal tops the Rams in rebounding (6.1 per game), and averages 7.8 points and 0.3 assists. He also delivers 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocked shots. The Rams get 13.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game from Joe Bamisile.
What you need to know about the Utah Utes
On offense, the Utes are averaging 78.6 points per game (59th-ranked in college basketball). They are giving up 73.0 points per contest at the other end of the court (216th-ranked). When it comes to rebounding, everything is clicking for Utah, who is pulling down rebounds per game (best in college basketball) and allowing boards per contest (best).
The Utes are scoring 84.8 points per game at home. On the road, they are averaging 70.3 points per contest. With 9.0 treys per game, Utah ranks 36th in the nation. It sports a 36.0% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks 67th in college basketball. The Utes are giving up 7.7 treys per game (268th-ranked in college basketball). They are allowing opposing teams to shoot 33.9% (178th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
The Utes are 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 contests. In its past 10 games, Utah has hit the over seven times. Utah has scored 78.6 points per game over its last 10 contests, the same amount it has put up on average this season. Utah has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 72.9 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 73.0 it has conceded per game this season.
What you need to know about the VCU Rams
In 2023-24, the Rams are 243rd in the country offensively (71.4 points scored per game) and 31st on defense (66.5 points allowed). VCU is the best team in the nation in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds conceded ().
The Rams average 73.6 points per game at home, and 70.4 on the road. At 8.6 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 35.8% from beyond the arc, VCU is 62nd and 78th in the nation, respectively, in those categories. The Rams are 124th in college basketball in 3-pointers allowed (6.7 per game) and 33rd in 3-point percentage defensively (31.0%).
The Rams are 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their past 10 games. VCU has hit the over in three of its past 10 outings. VCU has performed worse offensively in its last 10 games, generating 70.8 points per contest, 0.6 fewer points its than season average of 71.4. The Rams are giving up 67.0 points per contest over their past 10 games, which is 0.5 more points than they are allowing for the season (66.5).
Utah vs. VCU Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this game is Utah, and we predict that VCU will cover the spread (Utah -8.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 144.5 points.
How to bet Utah vs. VCU
You can bet on Utah vs. VCU at every legal online sportsbook. For more college basketball odds, including moneylines, spreads, over/under totals, check out the latest NCAA lines as well as our guide to the best college basketball betting sites.
And if you wanted to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s Utah vs. VCU picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator.
Not sure what a parlay is? Or even how to bet on college basketball? Check out our complete guide to sports betting.