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Nevada vs VCU Prediction 11-22-24 College Basketball Picks

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Nov 22, 2024 / 4820 Views

Evan Walker

VCU (4-1) vs. Nevada (4-1)
November 22, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Nevada -2.5; Over/Under: +141
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The VCU Rams and Nevada Wolf Pack meet Friday in College Basketball action at the TD Arena. Here’s a Nevada vs VCU Prediction. This article will include a Nevada vs VCU Pick.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams beat Loyola Maryland, lost to Seton Hall, and they play Georgia Southern, Penn and Colorado State next. The VCU Rams are averaging 75.2 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 57.6 points on 36.1 percent shooting. Joe Bamisile is averaging 19.5 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Phillip Russell is averaging 14 points and 2.3 assists. Max Shulga is the third double-digit scorer and Jack Clark is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 28.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per Game.

Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Preview

The Nevada Wolf Pack beat Santa Clara, lost to Vanderbilt, and they play Washington State, Loyola Marymount, and South Dakota State next. The Nevada Wolf Pack are averaging 79.6 points on 52.1 percent shooting and allowing 63.6 points on 38.4 percent shooting. Nick Davidson is averaging 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Kobe Sanders is averaging 16.8 points and 3.3 rebounds. Tre Coleman is the third double-digit scorer and Xavier DuSell is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Nevada Wolf Pack are shooting 47.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68 percent from the free throw line. The Nevada Wolf Pack are allowing 28.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per Game.

Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win

Nevada has won 16 of its last 19 games against non-Conference opponents.
Nevada has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

Nevada ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (47.1%).
Nevada ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (60.0%).
VCU ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.38).
VCU ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (14.8).

Nevada vs VCU Prediction

Both Nevada and VCU are coming off upset losses yesterday, and it’s going to be interesting to see which team can get off the canvas. What I do know is the Nevada Wolf Pack have played more balanced ball and have been sharp defensively. VCU has had offensive droughts at times and has been held under 70 points in 2 of its last 3 Games. I trust Nevada’s defense more in this matchup, especially on the end of a back to back. I’ll lay the bucket with Nevada.