VCU vs. Purdue Odds
CHICAGO, IL (TheSpread) – VCU looks to continue its improbable run in the 2011 NCAA Tournament when it takes on Purdue in the third round on Sunday.
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VCU is the No. 11 seed in the Southwest Region while Purdue is the No. 3 seed. These two will face off at 7:10PM ET from the United Center.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bodog.com Purdue has point spread odds of -9 against VCU on Sunday. The over/under total has been set at 134 points.
VCU is now 25-11 on the season and 7-2 in games on a neutral floor. The Rams are 15-20 against the point spread odds and have went under the point total in 17 of 33 games. The Rams beat USC 59-46 in a first round game and then followed that up with a 74-56 domination of No. 6 seed, Georgetown on Friday. The Rams forced the Hoyas into 17 turnovers and just 38 percent shooting from the floor. VCU was led in the win by guard Joey Rodriguez, who had 17 points and 7 assists.
Purdue is 26-7 on the season and 3-2 at a neutral location. The Boilermakers are 19-11 against the point spread odds and they have went under the point total in 15 of 29 lined games. The Boilermakers steam rolled St. Peter’s in their tournament opener, 65-43, on Friday. Purdue held St. Peter’s to 29.3 percent shooting and had a 40-26 rebounding edge. E’Twaun Moore led Purdue with 19 points while JaJuan Johnson had 16 points and 16 rebounds.
Trends show that VCU is 6-0 against the point spread odds in their last 6 NCAA Tournament games while Purdue is 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite.
In terms of injuries, VCU guard Jamie Skeen is probable to play despite a bum ankle while Purdue guard John Hart is probable with a foot injury.
Over 16,600 public bets have been placed on this game with VCU getting 64% of the wagers with odds of +9 against Purdue.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
VCU vs. Purdue, 7:10PM ET (View Matchup)
VCU +9 Over 134
Purdue -9 Under 134
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