The Colorado State Rams (22-9) travel to face off against the Virginia Cavaliers (22-9) on Tuesday, March 19th. This game will be played at UD Arena in Dayton and televised on truT. Both Colorado State and Virginia will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:10 ET.
Colorado State Rams vs Virginia Cavaliers
The Colorado State Rams Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Colorado State enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 24 of their 31 games this season. They have a record of 20-4 when favored, and they are 22-9 overall.
On the road, the Rams have gone 7-9, and they are coming off a loss to New Mexico. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone just 3-7.
Colorado State’s ATS record this season is currently at .500 (17-17). Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Rams are 5-5 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-9 this year and they are just 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.
This season, the over/under record in Colorado State games is 13-20-1. The average over/under line in their games is 146.5 and their games have averaged 143.8 points. Today’s over/under line of 119.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this year. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.
The Virginia Cavaliers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Virginia enters this game with a record of 22-9 and a two-game losing streak. They have gone 14-9 in Atlantic Coast Conference play and 8-0 in non-conference games. At home, the Cavaliers are 18-4 this season.
So far, Virginia has been the underdog in eight games, going 2-6. Their average scoring margin at home is +11.5 compared to -10.7 on the road. In their last game, they lost to North Carolina State by a score of 73-65.
As the underdog this season, Virginia has gone just 2-6 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cavaliers have an ATS mark of 2-8. At home this year, Virginia is 12-9-1 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 119.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Virginia’s games this season (126.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 130 points, and their OU record over their last three games is 3-0. This season, 22 of their games have finished with more points than today’s over/under line.
Colorado State Offense Breakdown
Most recently, the Colorado State offense finished with just 61 points vs. New Mexico. For the game, they hit 6/28 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 34.3%. Isaiah Stevens is leading the team in scoring at 16.5 points per contest. Joel Scott has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.9 going into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stevens (G) | 16.5 | 3.1 | 7.0 |
| Joel Scott (F) | 12.9 | 6.0 | 1.4 |
| Dominique Clifford (G) | 12.2 | 7.5 | 2.9 |
Virginia Offense Breakdown
Most recently, the Virginia offense finished with just 65 points vs. North Carolina State. For the game, they hit 9/28 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 37.9%. Leading the team in scoring is Reece Beekman, who is averaging 14.3 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Isaac McKneely also maintains a PPG average of 12.5 heading into game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reece Beekman (G) | 14.3 | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| Isaac McKneely (G) | 12.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Ryan Dunn (G) | 8.2 | 7.0 | 0.8 |
Colorado State Team Defense
Currently, the Rams’ defense holds the 78th rank in the nation, allowing 68.5 points per game. The Colorado State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 74 points and allowed New Mexico to connect on 5 threes.
Virginia Team Defense
Currently, the Cavaliers’ defense holds the 4th rank in the nation, allowing 60.0 points per game. Virginia’s three-point defense is currently 83rd in the country at 6.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.3% of their shots vs. Virginia.
Rams vs Cavaliers Trends
- Through their last three road contests, the Rams offense has averaged 76 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Colorado State posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- In their last five home games, Virginia has averaged 61 points per game while allowing 71. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Rams have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-4.
Rams vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers come in as the underdog at +2, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 119.5, and our model predicts the Rams and Cavaliers to score a combined 144 points. We recommend betting on the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.
Last updated:March 19, 2024 Colorado State Rams, Virginia Cavaliers