Last Updated on March 25, 2011 11:45 pm by drew
VCU vs. Florida State Odds
SAN ANTONIO, TX (TheSpread) – In the game of most unlikely opponents in the Sweet Sixteen, Florida State takes on VCU on Friday night.
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Florida State is the No. 10 seed in the Southwest Region while VCU is the No. 11 seed. These two will face off at 9:57PM ET from the Alamodome.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com Florida State has odds of -4 points against VCU on Friday night. The over/under total has been set at 130.5 points.
Florida State is 23-10 on the season and 3-2 at a neutral location. The Seminoles are 16-10-2 against the point spread odds this season and they have went under the point total in 16 of 28 lined games. FSU is averaging 69.3 points per game while allowing just 62.3 points per game. Florida State beat Texas A&M 57-50 and Notre Dame 71-57 to reach the Sweet Sixteen. FSU held Notre Dame to 30 percent shooting while FSU had four players score in double figures. Bernard James led the way with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
VCU is 26-11 overall and 8-2 in games at a neutral site. The Rams are 16-20 against the point spread odds and they have split the over/under totals in 34 lined games. VCU is scoring an average of 71.5 points per game while allowing 67.4 points per game. VCU is the only team in the tournament to have won three games heading into the Sweet Sixteen. The Rams have beaten USC, Georgetown, and Purdue. VCU topped Purdue 94-76 as the Rams shot 56.9 percent in the win and dished out 26 assists. Bradford Burgess led the team with 23 points and 8 rebounds while Joey Rodriguez added 12 points and 11 assists.
Trends show that VCU is 5-1 against the point spread odds in their last 6 games against ACC opponents while Florida State is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games where they are favored at a neutral site.
In terms of injuries, both teams come into this contest healthy.
Over 25,800 public bets have been placed on this game with VCU getting 60% of the wagers with odds of +4 against Florida State on Friday.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
VCU vs. Florida State, 9:57PM ET (View Matchup)
VCU +4 Over 130.5
Florida State -4 Under 130.5
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