Colorado State vs. Virginia: NCAA Tournament First Four Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – March 19, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 18, 2024

In the First Four, the Colorado State Rams (24-10) will play the Virginia Cavaliers (23-10), with Isaiah Stevens and Reece Beekman the key players to watch. Tipoff at UD Arena will be at 9:10 PM ET on Tuesday. Tuesday’s matchup between the Rams and the Cavaliers features the Rams as moderate 2.5-point favorites. The over/under is 121.5 points for the game.

Colorado State vs. Virginia Betting Lines

Colorado State vs Virginia Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Colorado State -2.5 121.5 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Colorado State (-2.5)
Total Pick Over (121.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score. Ready to put your picks to the test for this matchup? Check out DraftKings Sportsbook and sign up using our link for the best first-time depositor bonus!

Colorado State vs. Virginia Stat Rankings

Colorado State Avg. (Rank) Virginia Avg. (Rank)
76.4 (96th) Points Scored 63.6 (354th)
68.4 (75th) Points Allowed 59.6 (3rd)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
7.0 (323rd) Off. Rebounds 8.0 (262nd)
7.4 (182nd) 3pt Made 6.6 (256th)
18.4 (5th) Assists 15.3 (52nd)
9.8 (57th) Turnovers 7.7 (3rd)

Colorado State vs. Virginia Betting Trends

  • The Rams have covered the spread 16 times in 32 games.
  • Colorado State is 13-10 ATS as 2.5-point favorites or more.
  • The Rams have seen 13 of their 32 games go over the point total.
  • In 30 games this year, Colorado State and its opponent have combined for more than 121.5 points.
  • Rams games average 144.7 total points per game this season, 23.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Virginia has 17 wins in 33 games against the spread this year.
  • The Cavaliers have won once ATS (1-5) as a 2.5-point underdog or more this season.
  • This year, 13 of Colorado State’s 32 games have gone over the point total.
  • There have been 19 Cavaliers games this season with more than 121.5 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Virginia’s games this year (123.2) is 1.7 points higher than the total for this matchup.

Best Betting Site For Colorado State vs. Virginia

Not yet a DraftKings Sportsbook user? Sign up using our link and get a $50 bonus bet when you deposit, plus a deposit bonus!

Colorado State Impact Players

  • Stevens leads his squad in both points (16.5) and assists (7.0) per contest, and also posts 3.1 rebounds. At the other end, he delivers 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Dominique Clifford paces his squad in rebounds per game (7.5), and also posts 12.2 points and 2.9 assists. Defensively, he puts up 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
  • Joel Scott averages 12.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 56.3% from the floor.
  • Patrick Cartier posts 10.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 52.4% from the floor.
  • Joe Palmer averages 5.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 38.8% from the floor and 33.0% from beyond the arc with 1.0 made 3-pointers per contest.

Virginia Impact Players

  • Beekman leads the Cavaliers in scoring (14.3 points per game) and assists (6.3), and averages 3.7 rebounds. He also posts 2.1 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
  • Ryan Dunn is posting a team-leading 7.0 rebounds per contest. And he is producing 8.2 points and 0.8 assists, making 55.2% of his shots from the field.
  • Isaac McKneely is posting 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, making 41.9% of his shots from the floor and 44.9% from 3-point range, with 2.5 treys per contest.
  • Jacob Groves gets the Cavaliers 7.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. He also delivers 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • The Cavaliers receive 4.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game from Andrew Rohde.

Not all sportsbook offers available in all areas and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.

PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy