Georgetown vs. VCU Odds
CHICAGO, IL (TheSpread) – VCU looks for its second win in this NCAA Tournament when it takes on Georgetown on Friday night in the Southwest Region.
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Georgetown is the 6th seed out of the region while VCU is the 11th seed after it beat USC on Wednesday in a First Four contest. This game will tip off at 9:50PM ET from the United Center.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook SBGGLOBAL.com, Georgetown is a 5.5-point favorite against VCU on Friday. The over/under total has been set at 134 points.
Georgetown is 21-10 on the season and 4-1 in games at a neutral site. The Hoyas were 15-15 against the point spread odds this season and they went under the point total in 17 of 29 lined games. The Hoyas went 10-8 in the Big East to earn an at-large bid. Georgetown has five wins over ranked opponents this season but it has lost its last four games entering March Madness. The Hoyas average 71 points per game and shoot 47.8 percent from the floor. Leading the team is guard Austin Freeman, who averages 17.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
VCU is now 24-11 on the season and 6-2 in neutral site games. The Rams are 14-20 against the spread this season and have went over and under the point total 16 times each in 32 lined games. The Rams are coming off a 59-46 win over USC on Wednesday where it held the Trojans to 39 percent shooting and 15 turnovers. Jamie Skeen led VCU with 16 points and nine rebounds.
Trends show that VCU is 5-0 against the point spread odds in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games while Georgetown is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games at a neutral site.
In terms of injuries, Georgetown guard Chris Wright is listed as probable despite an injured hand while VCU comes into the game healthy.
Over 3,000 public bets have been placed on this game with VCU getting 51% of the wagers with point spread odds of +5.5 against Georgetown.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
VCU vs. Georgetown, 9:50PM ET (View Matchup)
VCU +5.5 Over 134
Georgetown -5.5 Under 134
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