Colorado State vs. Virginia Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for First Four
The Colorado State Rams will battle the Virginia Cavaliers for a chance to make the Round of 64. Can Isaiah Stevens and the Rams send UVA packing in this First Four matchup? Matt McCuen breaks down this intriguing start to March Madness with his pick in Colorado State vs. Virginia.
Matt McCuen - March 19, 2024, 11:30 AM EDT
5 minColorado State vs. Virginia Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for First Four
The Virginia Cavaliers and the Colorado State Rams will meet on Tuesday Night from Dayton, Ohio.
COLORADO STATE VS. VIRGINIA DATE, TIME, WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
- Game Time: 9:10 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TruTV
Colorado State vs. Virginia Prediction
These were two of the final four teams to earn at-large bids.
Virginia feels fortunate to be in this position, as most people believed the Cavs would not hear their names called on Sunday night.
Meanwhile, Colorado State feels they should not be playing in the First Four.
History tells us that one of the First Four winners will go on to win a Round of 64 game.
In 11 of the last 12 seasons, a team from the First Four advanced to the Round of 32.
Virginia has been a staple in the tournament over the last decade.
The Cavs have reached the tournament every year but one (2022) since 2014.
Tony Bennett's teams have reached three Sweet 16's since 2014.
Virginia won the national championship in 2019.
The Cavs have a record of 23-10, ranking 54th in the NET.
This is a team that struggled vs. top 25 teams this year, resulting in a 1-3 record.
Senior Reece Beekman leads the squad with 14.3 points per game and 6.3 assists.
West Virginia native Isaac McKneely has added 12.5 points and 1.7 assists.
Ryan Dunn has averaged 8.2 points and a team-best 7.0 rebounds.
Virginia’s offense has scored 63.58 points per game while allowing 59.59.
Colorado State rolls into this game with a record of 24-10.
This is a team that spent time in the top 25 this year, ranking as high as 13th in the nation.
The Rams have made the tournament three times since 2012.
The program has won just two tournament games since 1989.
The furthest that they have ever gotten in the big dance is the Elite Eight in 1969.
The Rams rank 30th in the NET.
Isaiah Stevens leads the squad with 16.5 points and 7.0 assists.
Colorado native Joel Scott has added 12.9 points and 6.0 rebounds.
Senior Nique Clifford has averaged 12.2 points and a team-best 7.2 rebounds.
The Rams offense has scored 76.53 points per game while allowing 69.88.
Colorado State vs. Virginia Prediction
I believe that Virginia should not even be in this position.
This is one of the worst offenses in college basketball, and they are one of the worst remaining offenses in the tournament.
The Rams have an above-average defense, and will make it a point of emphasis to take Beekman out of this game.
Colorado State has too much offensive firepower for the Cavs to keep pace in this game.
Let’s keep rolling tonight!
Pick: Colorado State ML -138 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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