VCU Rams
Saint Louis Billikens
Spread
Saint Louis Billikens -7.5 / VCU Rams +7.562%
consensus
Saint Louis Billikens covers
13 models · avg conf 69%
Saint Louis Billikens covers
Given the spread of -9.5 in favor of the Billikens and their strong home court advantage, they are likely to cover the spread against the Rams.
Saint Louis -9.5 spread aligns with the moneyline favorite status. The 9.5-point spread is substantial but not extreme, suggesting the market expects a comfortable Saint Louis victory without excessive margin. Home court advantage and betting market positioning favor the Billikens covering.
Saint Louis Billikens are favored by -9.5 points, which aligns with their moneyline odds. Their implied dominance suggests they are likely to win by a margin greater than 9.5 points, though the spread is moderately challenging.
The spread is set at -9.5 for the Billikens, and given their strong favoritism and home court advantage, they are likely to cover the spread against VCU Rams.
At -9.5 the market expects a comfortable Saint Louis victory. Home team favorites of this magnitude in conference play often cover, and the implied probability and line suggest Saint Louis should have enough margin vs. VCU. VCU's defensive identity can keep it close some nights, so confidence is cautious rather than extreme.
The Billikens are favored by 9.5 at home. If they win, they often do so by a margin around 9-12 points, making a cover plausible given home court and typical pace control.
Saint Louis -9.5 aligns with their favored status; historical matchups suggest they can win by double digits at home.
The spread of -9.5 aligns with the heavy moneyline price. In scenarios where the home team is favored by roughly 10 points, they often possess the offensive firepower and defensive stability to maintain a double-digit lead, particularly if VCU struggles with ball control against the home defense.
VCU Rams covers
While Saint Louis is a strong favorite, covering a -9.5 spread in NCAA Basketball can be challenging. VCU, despite being the underdog, has a reasonable chance to keep the game within a 9-point margin. Strong favorites don't always blow out opponents by double digits, especially in conference play, and VCU could demonstrate resilience to cover the spread.
While Saint Louis is heavily favored to win, a 9.5-point spread is substantial in college basketball. The massive moneyline gap suggests Saint Louis should win, but close games are common in conference play. VCU getting nearly 10 points provides value, as they may keep it within single digits even in a loss.
A spread of 9.5 points is significant in college basketball. While Saint Louis is expected to win, VCU is a capable program that can keep the game competitive. The value lies with the underdog, VCU, to lose by fewer than 10 points or win outright.
With a high total (165.5) increasing scoring variance and the spread near the projected margin, taking VCU +9.5 has value to stay within single digits even in a loss.
While Saint Louis should win, a 9.5-point spread is substantial for an A-10 conference matchup. VCU historically competes well in conference play and has the defensive identity to keep games closer than expected. Conference road dogs covering large spreads is a profitable trend in college basketball, and VCU's style typically keeps games competitive.
Moneyline
Saint Louis Billikens +1.21 / VCU Rams +4.6100%
consensus
Saint Louis Billikens wins
13 models · avg conf 83%
Saint Louis Billikens wins
The Saint Louis Billikens are significant favorites with moneyline odds of 1.19, indicating a very high implied probability (over 84%) of winning the game outright. This strong favoritism suggests they are expected to secure the victory.
The odds heavily favor Saint Louis Billikens at 1.19, indicating strong market confidence in their ability to win. VCU Rams at 4.9 suggests they are significant underdogs, likely due to recent form or matchup disadvantages.
The Saint Louis Billikens are heavily favored with a moneyline of 1.19, indicating strong expectation of a win. Their home advantage and recent performance trends suggest they are likely to win.
The Billikens are favored heavily with a moneyline of 1.19, indicating strong market confidence in their ability to win this matchup.
The moneyline odds heavily favor Saint Louis at 1.19 vs 4.9, indicating approximately 84% implied probability of a home win. This suggests significant disparity in team quality or current form, and the betting market is strongly confident in a Billikens victory.
Market price (1.19) implies ~84% probability; home-court edge and the large moneyline gap indicate sportsbooks view Saint Louis as clear favorite. Absent known injuries, the market strongly favors Saint Louis to win outright.
The moneyline odds of 1.19 heavily favor the Saint Louis Billikens, implying an approximate 84% win probability. As the strong home favorite, they are the most likely team to win the game outright.
Saint Louis is a heavy favorite with 1.19 odds, indicating strong team performance and home advantage against VCU.
The moneyline odds of 1.19 imply an approximate 84% win probability for Saint Louis. This significant disparity indicates that the Billikens are the dominant side playing at home, making them the clear mathematical and analytical favorite.
The 1.19 moneyline implies roughly an 84% win probability, reinforced by a -9.5 spread indicating a clear home edge.
Saint Louis is heavily favored with 1.19 odds (81% implied probability), indicating strong market confidence in a home win. The significant gap between moneyline odds (1.19 vs 4.9) suggests Saint Louis has a substantial advantage in team strength, home court, or current form.
The moneyline odds of 1.19 imply approximately 84% probability for Saint Louis. As heavy home favorites in Atlantic 10 play, the Billikens are clearly viewed as the superior team. Home court advantage in college basketball is significant, and the odds disparity (1.19 vs 4.9) indicates a substantial talent/form gap between these teams.
Saint Louis is the home favorite with strong defensive tendencies and the odds imply a solid win probability. VCU on the road can struggle against a disciplined home team, making the Billikens likelier to prevail.
Over/Under
O/U 165.577%
consensus
Under
13 models · avg conf 61%
Over
The total of 165.5 points is relatively high for NCAA Basketball, but given the offensive capabilities often seen in such matchups and balanced odds of 1.91, there is a slight lean towards the over due to potential for a high-scoring game if Saint Louis dominates early.
Both teams play fast-paced offense, and the 165.5 line is high but achievable in NCAA basketball with recent trends showing overs in similar games.
The pace from VCU and potential offensive efficiency from both teams could push the combined score over 165.5, but Saint Louis' defense could also keep scoring in check; overall, a modest edge to the over due to expected tempo.
Under
While both teams can score, the high total of 165.5 may be too ambitious, and recent trends suggest a likelihood of a lower-scoring game.
A total of 165.5 points is exceptionally high for an NCAA Basketball game. While both teams might have offensive capabilities, it's often difficult for college teams to consistently reach such high scoring thresholds. Defensive intensity, slower pace, or cold shooting stretches are common in college basketball, making the 'under' a more likely outcome for such an elevated total.
The total is set at 165.5, which is relatively high. Considering the defensive capabilities of both teams, there is a reasonable chance the game will score under this line.
The total of 165.5 is exceptionally high for a standard NCAA basketball game. Reaching this score requires near-perfect offensive execution from both sides and likely a fast pace with limited defense. It is statistically more probable that the final combined score will fall short of this high benchmark.
Total of 165.5 is relatively high for college basketball. VCU historically employs heavy defensive pressure and can slow/alter pace; favorites protecting a lead also tend to slow the game. Given those factors, lean under 165.5 while keeping moderate confidence due to potential for an up-tempo Saint Louis attack.
The 165.5 total is moderately high. Given that Saint Louis is expected to control the game as a heavy favorite, there's a tendency for games where one team dominates to be lower-scoring affairs. VCU playing from behind may result in slower pace and fewer possessions. However, confidence is moderate due to lack of specific team pace/scoring data.
165.5 is an elevated NCAA total; sustained elite efficiency is required. Minor shooting regression or late-game slowdown from a leading favorite can keep it under.
At 165.5 total points, this suggests a relatively low-scoring game (average ~82.75 per team). The competitive nature of A-10 conference games often features strong defensive efforts. With VCU likely playing from behind, the game could slow down with intentional fouls and clock management, favoring the under.
A total of 165.5 is moderate for college basketball. VCU traditionally plays a slower, grinding defensive style that limits possessions. Conference games in February tend to be more physical and lower-scoring as teams know each other well. Both A-10 programs have historically leaned toward defensive-minded play, suggesting this game stays under the total.
The total is set high at 165.5. While VCU prefers a faster tempo, Saint Louis will likely look to control the pace and clock with a lead. High spreads in conference play often result in the favorite slowing the game down in the second half, limiting the total possessions.