Nevada Wolf Pack vs VCU Rams Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our VCU vs Nevada NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.

VCU vs Nevada Prediction

Planning on watching today's Rams and Wolf Pack game? Catch the action at TD Arena in Charleston, SC, as the Wolf Pack hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140 points, and Nevada is favored by -2.5 vs. VCU.

VCU vs. Nevada Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: VCU Rams at Nevada Wolf Pack
Where: Charleston at TD Arena
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds NEVADA -2.5, VCU +118 | NEVADA -146 O/U 140

Rams Preview: Can VCU Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

VCU Rams Recent Game/Games

On Thursday, November 21st, the Rams fell to the Pirates 69-66 in an away game. VCU entered the game as -7 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.

VCU led 28-25 at halftime but allowed 36 points in the second half while scoring 33. The game’s total points reached 135, surpassing the O/U line of 127.

Rams Offense Breakdown

VCU's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 24.3% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 37 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they managed 7 offensive rebounds and 11 assists.

Chaunce Jenkins led the Rams with 22 points, shooting 50% from the field and 1 of 2 from three. Max Shulga added 20 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Joe Bamisile hit 3 of 13 threes, finishing with 13 points, while Isaiah Coleman contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Rams Team Defense

VCU's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, VCU held them to 37% shooting, as they made 16 of 43 two-point shots.

However, VCU struggled to contain the three-point line, where the other team hit 7 of 12 threes, shooting 58%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 16 attempts, shooting 64%. VCU allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Wolf Pack Preview: Will the Wolf Pack Find a Way to Win at Home?

Nevada dropped a close one at home to Vanderbilt on Thursday, losing 73-71. The Wolf Pack were -2.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the O/U line of 148.5.

Nevada trailed 37-35 at halftime and both teams scored 36 points in the 2nd half, leaving the Wolf Pack unable to make up the deficit.

Wolf Pack Offense Breakdown

Nevada's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 53.7% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 59% of their two-point attempts and went 6-for-15 from three, good for 40%.

AJ Hoggard led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, while Jason Edwards added 16 points, hitting 2-of-3 from deep. MJ Collins Jr. also connected on 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, finishing with 15 points.

Wolf Pack Team Defense

Nevada's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, which translates to 59% shooting inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Wolf Pack gave up 6 threes on 15 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 40%. Nevada also sent them to the line 10 times, where they hit 7 free throws for 70%.

Rams vs Wolf Pack Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, VCU has averaged 68 points per game while allowing 65. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
Across their last three home contests, Nevada has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 71 points per game.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rams have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Nevada has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.