I like this VCU team a ton, but they have underwhelmed down the stretch, losing to Dayton at home with a chance to win the A-10 outright in the regular season finale. They have failed to cover in four of their last five games, too. While experienced and talented, especially in the backcourt, I question whether the Rams can keep up with the Cougars.

BYU's offense is deadly, ranking 11th in the country in adjusted offensive efficiency and 33rd in 3PT%. VCU holds its opponent to 30.6% from deep, but the Rams also rank outside the Top 250 in Open 3 Rate, according to ShotQualityBets. The Cougars also have momentum, winning nine consecutive games before losing to Houston in the Big 12 tourney. That winning streak included upset victories against Kansas, Arizona, and Iowa State (twice). BYU also has a rest advantage, as it has been off since Friday, while VCU played on Sunday.

Bet on the Cougars -2.5!