Colorado State Rams vs VCU Rams Matchup

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

Colorado State vs VCU Prediction

Betting on today's Rams and Rams game? Catch the action at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, NV, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on Ball. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136 points, and VCU is favored by -6.5 at home against Colorado State.

Colorado State vs. VCU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Colorado State Rams at VCU Rams
Where: Henderson at Lee's Family Forum
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds VCU -6.5, COLST +216 | VCU -274 O/U 136

Rams Preview: Can the Rams Pull Off a Win at Henderson?

Colorado State Rams Recent Game/Games

Colorado State dropped to 5-4 on the season after a 72-55 road loss to Colorado on Saturday. The Rams entered the game as +3 underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.

After trailing 43-21 at halftime, Colorado State showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Buffaloes 34-29. However, the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

Rams Offense Breakdown

In their previous game, Colorado State's offense struggled, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 30.8% (20/65). They hit only 25.9% from three-point range (7/27), though they were perfect from the free-throw line, going 8/8.

Jalen Lake led the team with 18 points, shooting 60% from deep (3/5), while Bangot Dak was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots in just 18 minutes. The Rams finished with 7 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.

Rams Team Defense

Despite Colorado State's defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 50% from the field. The Rams struggled to contain two-point attempts, allowing 59% shooting on 32 tries.

From beyond the arc, Colorado State's defense allowed 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 7 shots, or 58%.

Rams Preview: Are VCU Ready for a Home Win?

VCU Rams Recent Game/Games

VCU improved to 7-2 on the season with a 66-47 win over Penn on Monday. The Rams were heavy favorites at -23.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 113 fell short of the O/U line of 138.5.

Leading 36-25 at halftime, VCU’s defense held Penn to just 22 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30 of their own.

Rams Offense Breakdown

VCU's offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 38.8% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, finishing with 66 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, and they hit 72.7% of their free throws, going 8-for-11 from the line.

Joe Bamisile led the Rams with 23 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting 9-for-23 overall and 2-for-8 from three. Max Shulga and Ethan Roberts each added 14 points, with Shulga shooting 54.5% from the field and 50% from deep. Nick Spinoso contributed 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, hitting 62.5% of his shots.

Rams Team Defense

VCU's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 38% shooting. They limited two-point shots to 47% (20/42).

From beyond the arc, VCU's defense was even tougher, allowing just 6 threes on 25 attempts (24%). They sent their opponent to the line 11 times, where they made 8 free throws (72%).

Rams vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, Colorado State has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 63 points per game.
In their last three games at home, the Rams have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 65 points per game in this stretch.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rams have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
The Rams have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.