March Madness Picks: Expert Analysis

Colorado State comes into this game as the favorite, highlighted in the March Madness bracket, having been favored in 24 of their 31 games this season and achieving a 20-4 record in those games. On the road, the Rams have a more modest record of 7-9, with their performance closely watched in college basketball betting circles due to their narrow average scoring margin of +0.2 points per game.

Throughout the season, Colorado State has tallied a 22-9 record, despite currently facing a two-game losing streak, with a recent setback against New Mexico, ending in a 74-61 score. Their journey in the Mountain West Conference play has been marked by a record of 12-10, creating buzz in college basketball news.

Overall, Colorado State has gone 22-9 this season, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak. In their last game, they lost to New Mexico by a score of 74-61. So far, they have gone 12-10 in Mountain West Conference play.

Colorado State has an overall ATS record of .500 (17-17) this season, but their ATS mark as the favorite is just 13-11. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Rams are 5-5 vs. the spread. On the road, Colorado State is 7-9 ATS this year and they have gone 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games.

Today’s over/under line of 119.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Colorado State’s games this season (146.5). Overall, their over/under record is 13-20-1. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.

Virginia enters this game as a two-point underdog, and they have gone 2-6 this season as the underdog. The Cavaliers have lost two straight games and are 22-9 overall this NCAAB season.

At home, Virginia has gone 18-4 this season, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home. In their last game, the Cavaliers lost to North Carolina State by a score of 73-65.

As the underdog this season, Virginia has gone just 2-6 vs. 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.

Virginia’s over/under record for the season sits at 17-17, and the average over/under line in their games is 126.5. Today’s over/under line of 119.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this year of 123.6. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 3-0, and the average scoring total in those games is 130 points.

Colorado State Rams Game Analysis

Colorado State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 61 points against New Mexico. In that game, they made 6/28 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 34.3%. Joel Scott led the scoring for the Rams, contributing 20 points. Additionally, Isaiah Stevens chipped in with 13 points.

So far, the Rams’ defense is ranked 78th in the country at 68.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. New Mexico, the Lobos finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 74 points vs. Colorado State.

No Injuries Reported

Virginia Cavaliers Game Analysis

In their most recent game, the Virginia offense concluded with only 65 points against North Carolina State. Throughout the game, they made 9/28 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 37.9%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Cavaliers offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 18.2 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 43%.

At this time, the Cavaliers’ defense is positioned 4th in the country, permitting 60.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. North Carolina State, the Wolfpack finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 73 points vs. Virginia.

No Injuries Reported

Predictions and Picks

Picks: Virginia Cavaliers 77 – Colorado State Rams 67

Picks: ATS Cavaliers +2 | ML Cavaliers +111 | OVER 119.5

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Rams vs Cavaliers Game Information

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