Colorado State Rams vs. Virginia Cavaliers 3/19/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Colorado State Rams vs. Virginia Cavaliers 3/19/24 – As the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament heats up, all eyes turn to the matchup between the Colorado State Rams (24-10) and the Virginia Cavaliers (23-10). This game not only pits two closely matched teams against each other but also holds significant interest for bettors and fans alike, making it a prime target for the best March Madness expert picks.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Rams	-2 -118	o120.5 -110	-135
Cavaliers	+2 -102	u120.5 -110	+110

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Isaiah Stevens (Guard) vs. Reece Beekman (Guard)

Isaiah Stevens has indeed been the spine of the Colorado State Rams, where he stands with the averages of 16.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 7 assists per game. His shoot percentage of 48.3% and 44.7% from behind the arc exemplify his efficacy and knack for scoring. Stevens’ point making is crucial for the Rams, however, his turnover rate (2.3 per game) may pose problems when playing tight defenses.

Perhaps the best player that the Virginia Cavaliers have is no one else but their guard, Reece Beekman who makes 14.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and leads with 2.1 steals per game. On the other hand, his defensive abilities and his passing skills are what stands him out as the best but he is perceived to be prone to the threat of the full court pressing imposed by the opposing side due to his relatively low three-point shooting rate (32%).

When these two defenders clash one won’t only score a tally, but a tough game of chess. Stevens could start scoring while Beekman might try to stop it. These matchups if not dealt with calmly could influence pace and game’s result. The face-to-face confrontation between the players is proof that the subplot is an interesting subject, and the winning side could be traced from their games.

Colorado State Rams: A Scoring Powerhouse

The Ram’s offense is very efficient, they score 76.4 points at 48.8% field shooting accuracy. With the 7.4 threes per game with a 34.1% rate, they cover all the scoring sides. Stevens has taken over the offense and designed a strategy of efficiency and driving of the ball, thus they are hard to stop for opposition teams. However, it is possible that a slightly higher turnover ratio (10.1 per game) and less impressive defensive numbers could be areas for improvement.

Virginia Cavaliers: Defensive Stalwarts

The Virginia team is focused on defense and efficiency, which can be seen in the fact that they are only giving away an average of 63.6 points to their opponents per game. From a balanced attack, Beekman is at the helm with a ball security-emphasized style of play and defensive pressure (8.2 turnovers per game, 7.1 steals per game, 5.1 blocks per game). Even though their scoring (63.6 PPG) does not match up to Colorado State’s, their capacity to decide the tempo and make all the decisive stops can outplay the high-scoring teams.

NCAAB Betting Odds: Colorado State Rams -135, Over/Under: 120.5

The betting odds slightly favor the Colorado State Rams, reflecting their potent offense and solid season record. However, the close spread and the total suggest a tightly contested game, likely decided by a few key plays or standout performances.

Trends

Colorado State Rams Betting Trends

Colorado St are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Colorado St are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Colorado St are 7-8 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Colorado St’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Colorado St’ 17 last games at home

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Trends

Virginia are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Cavaliers are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Virginia are 6-7 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Virginia’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 8 of Virginia’ 20 last games at home