North Carolina vs VCU Rams Prediction & Picks - NCAA Basketball
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Basketball Picks
This first-round matchup in the South Region of the NCAA tournament will see the 11th-seeded VCU Rams, out of the Atlantic 10 Conference, take on the 6th-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels, out of the ACC. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this first-round game between the Rams and the Tar Heels.
North Carolina enters this game with a record of 24-8. The Tar Heels most recently lost in the ACC tournament second round to the Clemson Tigers by a score of 80-79. North Carolina had four players score in double figures, including Henri Veesaar, who scored a game-high 28 points.
As for VCU, they enter this game with a record of 27-7. The Rams most recently beat the Dayton Flyers in the Atlantic 10 tournament final by a score of 70-62. VCU had three players score in double figures, including Nyk Lewis, who scored a game-high 17 points.
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North Carolina - VCU Rams Key Points
- VCU is averaging 81.9 points per game
- VCU is allowing 71.8 points per game
- UNC is averaging 79.8 points per game
- UNC is allowing 71.3 points per game
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Our North Carolina vs VCU Rams Prediction
North Carolina may be the small favorite in this game; however, VCU looks to be the best betting option. A lot of this has to do with the fact that North Carolina will remain without their top scorer in the NCAA tournament. Caleb Wilson was averaging 19.8 points per game before his injury back in early February, and the Tar Heels have not had as consistent a scorer since.
VCU, on the other hand, finished the season riding a six-game winning streak. The Rams' main scoring comes from two players, but they also have seven players in total who average more than 7.0 points per game.
Both defenses have been solid this season, each allowing just under 72.0 points per game. That said, the Tar Heels have been far less consistent. Therefore, given that North Carolina enters the NCAA tournament off two straight losses, and still without their best player, our VCU Rams vs North Carolina Tar Heels prediction is: VCU Rams +2.5.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
