The Colorado State Rams take on the Virginia Cavaliers in a First Four matchup with the winner moving on to the Big Dance. Colorado State is a balanced team that puts up 76.7 points per game on the offensive end and on the defensive end, they give up 68.1 points per game. Virginia relies on their defense which allows just 59.1 points a game which ranks third in the country. They have to rely on their defense as their offense has been woeful, putting up just 63.5 points a game which ranks 356th. I don’t believe Virginia should even be in the Tournament and got in on name only. Their offense has been bad all season and down the stretch they scored 50 points or less in five games. Both teams are pretty even on the defensive end while Colorado State has the better offense. Virginia also has been poor at the charity stripe this season which could play an important role down the stretch. The Mountain West has been the better conference this season so I am riding with Colorado State in this one.

Play on Colorado State on the money line. This is a 3% play.