Iowa State Cyclones vs VCU Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/23
Planning on watching today’s Cyclones and Rams game? Catch the action at State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, FL, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 5:30 ET on ESPN2. The Cyclones are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Rams. The game’s over/under currently sits at 131 points.
IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: VCU Rams +11
This game will be played at State Farm Field House at 5:30 ET on Thursday, November 23rd.
WHY BET THE VCU RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will VCU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.
Does Iowa State Have a Shot at a Road Win?
As they prepare to take on VCU, the Iowa State Cyclones have yet to lose a game this season, boasting a perfect 4-0 record. So far, the Cyclones have been favored in all of their previous matchups according to the betting lines. Entering today’s game, Iowa State holds a perfect 4-0 record against the spread (ATS). Taking into account their performance in the previous season, Iowa State has gone 6-4 ATS in their last ten games.
In four games, Iowa State comes in with an over/under mark of 2-2-0, with their games averaging 137 points per game. The Cyclones have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 93 points per game.
Iowa State’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Grambling State, finishing the game with a total of 92 points. Their season average is now 91.2 points per game. Leading Iowa State in scoring vs. Grambling State was Tamin Lipsey with his 17 points. Omaha Billiew also added 14 points for the Cyclones.
So far this season, the Iowa State defense has been performing well, ranking 1st in the country at 45.8 points allowed per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Iowa State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 31.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.1% this season.
Will the Rams Pull Through as the Home Underdog?
VCU will be entering their fifth game of the season with a record of 3-1. In their last ten home games, including those from last year, VCU has a record of 8-2. As of today’s game, VCU has a 2-2 ATS record. Looking back at their previous ten games, which includes the previous season, VCU has gone 8-2 vs. the spread.
Thus far, in each of VCU’s first four games, the combined score has stayed below the over/under lines, resulting in an OU record of 0-4-0. The Rams’ last five games have finished with a combined 68 points per game and an over/under record of 0-5.
In their recent matchup, the VCU offense ended with 60 points against Seattle. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 38.8% and made 5 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Zeb Jackson who comes into today’s matchup averaging 16. Max Shulga also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.5.
At this time, the Rams’ defense is positioned 34th in the country, permitting 61.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, VCU’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.3% this season.