VCU vs. Alabama Free Pick
TUSCALOOSA, AL (The Spread) – No. 13 Alabama will put its undefeated season on the line when it hosts VCU, one of the biggest surprises in last year’s March Madness tournaments.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Alabama as a 15.5-point favorite over VCU for tonight’s 9:30PM ET tip off, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 123 points. The Rams enter the day with a 3-2 overall record and are 1-0 on the road, while the Crimson Tide are 6-0 overall and a perfect 3-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Tide opened as a 17.5-point favorite but the line has dropped since then. Now, depending on what book you use, you can find them at either –15.5 or –16 while the over/under total has stayed steady at 123 points.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 400-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 57% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Alabama. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take Alabama. According to latest college basketball trends, VCU is 1-4 against the spread in its last five non-conference games and 1-4 ATS in its last five games overall. The Rams are also 0-4 ATS in their last four games versus the SEC and 0-4-1 in their lat five games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. The Tide, meanwhile, are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games and 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games as a home favorite.
SUNDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: CRIMSON TIDE –15.5
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