Miami Hurricanes vs VCU Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Betting on today’s Hurricanes and Rams game? Catch the action at TD Arena in Charleston, SC, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 12:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and VCU is favored by -2.5 at home against Miami.

MIAMI HURRICANES VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: VCU Rams -2.5

This game will be played at TD Arena at 12:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE VCU RAMS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.
• Not only will VCU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Does Miami Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Miami dropped to 2-2 on the season after an 80-74 loss to Oklahoma State on Friday. The Hurricanes were -4 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 154, just under the O/U line of 158.

Miami struggled in the first half, trailing 43-27 at the break. They made a strong push in the second half, outscoring the Cowboys 47-37, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Miami’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (6/24), but were strong inside, connecting on 58.8% of their two-point attempts.

Nijel Pack led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep (57.1%). Bryce Thompson added 17 points, and Marchelus Avery contributed 15, making 3 of 5 threes. Brandon Johnson grabbed 10 rebounds, despite going 0 for 4 from three-point range.

Miami’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Hurricanes allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Miami gave up 10 threes on 22 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 45% from deep. They also sent their opponents to the line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws.

Can The Rams Secure a Home Victory?

VCU Rams Recent Game/Games

VCU fell to Nevada 64-61 on Friday, November 22nd, in an away game where they were +1.5 point underdogs. The Rams not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the O/U line of 138.

VCU led 34-23 at halftime but allowed Nevada to score 41 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 27 points of their own. This defensive lapse cost them the game.

VCU’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.2% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, and they hit 11 of 14 free throws, good for 78.6%.

Zeb Jackson led the Rams with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from beyond the arc and adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Max Shulga contributed 17 points, while Nick Davidson was efficient, shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 1 of 1 from three, finishing with 15 points and 5 rebounds.

Despite VCU’s defensive efforts, they allowed 64 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Rams gave up 21 field goals, including 14 two-pointers at a 45% clip.

From beyond the arc, VCU’s defense couldn’t contain the three-point shooting, allowing 7 threes on 13 attempts (53%). They also sent the opposing team to the line 26 times, where they made 15 free throws (57%). VCU conceded 8 offensive rebounds.