Memphis vs. VCU: College Basketball Odds & Picks (Wednesday)
The last week in college basketball has been absolute madness. The Jimmy V Classic games did not disappoint while top teams like UConn, Tennessee, Marquette, Duke, Purdue, Villanova, and Mississippi State suffered losses – some not bad, others not great. This point has already been made plenty, so it shouldn't be a new point, but it does appear that no team will be head and shoulders above anyone else. Be ready for a lot of close games and upsets not only in March but leading up to the tournament as well. The last few weeks have been difficult from a betting standpoint but we have learned some valuable information needed to make the necessary adjustments.
Here are my best bets for Wednesday's slate. Below we dive into Memphis vs. VCU.
You can follow all my bets on my BettingPros profile as I add last-minute bets and player props once they drop.
Wednesday’s Best College Basketball Bets: Memphis vs. VCU
Last Time: 2-1 | Season: 17-14
Memphis vs. VCU
You know it's not a great slate of college basketball when this is arguably the second most exciting game on the slate but hey, if you can gamble on it, I'm happy.
Memphis has provided quite the razzle-dazzle this season with wins over Michigan, Missouri, and Arkansas, followed by tough losses to Villanova and Ole Miss. Who is this team?
VCU meanwhile hasn't dazzled, starting the year 4-4 with some concerning losses to McNeese State and Norfolk State. The Rams' inability to take care of the ball and overall lack of offense has made it difficult for VCU in the early going.
Tonight, I expect Memphis to have significantly more scoring opportunities. This VCU defense is not one of old with a turnover rate of just 15.4 percent after that number was just shy of 24 percent a year ago. The Tigers are middle of the pack in terms of taking care of the ball but greater scoring opportunities usually lead to more scoring. Jahvon Quinerly is a facilitating playmaker while David Jones has been a high-usage sharpshooter for Memphis. They may be one of the most inconsistent teams in the country right now – so feel free to take some teasers either way – but they've shown their ability to play away from home already. The Tigers are the better team and I expect it to show this evening.
Play: Memphis -2.5 (-110 via FanDuel)
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