Penn State vs VCU Prediction, Odds for November 26 College Basketball Game

The Penn State Nittany Lions (4-2) hit the court against the VCU Rams (3-3) on November 26, 2023.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Penn State vs. VCU Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Sunday, November 26, 2023
• Game Time: 10:30 AM ET
• TV Channel: ESPNU
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Arena: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Penn State is a 2.5-point favorite against VCU on Sunday and the over/under has been set at 138.5 points. Below are some betting trends and insights to help you make an informed wager on the contest.

Penn State vs. VCU: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Penn State has a record of 2-4-0 against the spread this season.
• VCU has covered three times in six matchups with a spread this season.
• As a 2.5-point underdog or more in 2023-24, VCU is 1-1 against the spread compared to the 2-2 ATS record Penn State puts up as a 2.5-point favorite.
• Against the spread last season, the Nittany Lions played better when playing at home, covering eight times in 16 home games, and five times in 11 road games.
• In 2022-23 against the spread, the Rams had a better winning percentage at home (.556, 10-8-0 record) than away (.455, 5-6-0).

Penn State vs. VCU: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Penn State has been chosen as the favorite in four games this year and has walked away with the win three times (75%) in those games.
• The Nittany Lions have been a -130 moneyline favorite on three occasions this season and won every game.
• VCU has been listed as the moneyline underdog only two other times so far this season, and it lost both games.
• The Rams have played as a moneyline underdog of +108 or longer in just two games this season, which they lost both.
• Penn State has an implied victory probability of 56.5% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Penn State vs. VCU Head-to-Head Comparison

• Penn State outscores opponents by 12.3 points per game (scoring 77.5 per game to rank 143rd in college basketball while giving up 65.2 per outing to rank 76th in college basketball) and has a +74 scoring differential overall.
• Kanye Clary is 45th in the country with a team-leading 19.5 points per game.
• VCU has a +18 scoring differential, topping opponents by three points per game. It is putting up 66.3 points per game, 316th in college basketball, and is giving up 63.3 per outing to rank 48th in college basketball.
• Max Shulga is ranked 237th in the nation with a team-leading 15.8 points per game.
• The Nittany Lions fall short in the rebound battle by an average of 2.5 boards. They are recording 32.2 rebounds per game (228th in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 34.7 per contest.
• Qudus Wahab averages 10.2 rebounds per game (ranking 21st in college basketball) to lead the Nittany Lions.
• The Rams win the rebound battle by 3.3 boards on average. They record 32.3 rebounds per game, 222nd in college basketball, while their opponents pull down 29.
• Toibu Lawal leads the Rams with 6.2 rebounds per game (328th in college basketball).
• Penn State puts up 94.9 points per 100 possessions (175th in college basketball), while allowing 79.8 points per 100 possessions (41st in college basketball).
• The Rams rank 266th in college basketball with 89.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 121st defensively with 85.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.

Penn State vs. VCU Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Penn State win (53.3%)

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