Colorado State vs. Virginia Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Four

The Colorado State Rams (24-10) and the Virginia Cavaliers (23-10) will meet on Tuesday with a spot in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament up for grabs. This First Four matchup starts at 9:10 PM ET, on truTV.

The Rams enter their game as a 2.5-point favorite against the Cavaliers. The game's point total is set at 121.

Continue scrolling to get everything you need to know ahead of placing bets on the Colorado State-Virginia game.

Colorado State vs. Virginia Game Information & Odds

• When: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 9:10 PM ET
• Where: UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio
• How to Watch on TV: truTV
• Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Colorado State vs. Virginia Prediction

• Pick ATS: Colorado State (-2.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (121)
  
• Prediction: Colorado State 68, Virginia 65

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Colorado State vs. Virginia Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Rams 62, Cavaliers 59.
• The Rams have a 59.7% chance to claim victory in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Cavaliers sit with a 44.6% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

• Colorado State has compiled a 16-16-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Virginia has put together a 17-15-1 record against the spread this season.
• Colorado State has an ATS record of 13-10 when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season.
• Virginia has been an underdog by 2.5 points or more six times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.

Key Total Facts

• Rams games have finished with more than 121 points 30 times so far this season.
• So far this year, 21 Cavaliers games have featured more than 121 points scored.
• These two teams score a combined average of 140 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 19 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Colorado State has won 19 of 23 games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season (82.6%).
• Virginia has entered the game as underdogs 10 times this season and won three of those games.
• Colorado State has a record of 18-3 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -148 or shorter (winning 85.7%).
• This season, Virginia has won six of its 11 games, or 54.5%, when it is the underdog by at least +124 on the moneyline.

Colorado State vs. Virginia: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

Colorado State 2023-24 Key Players

Virginia 2023-24 Key Players

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