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Yahoo
25-03-2025
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Flyers' guard Malachi Smith enters transfer portal after four seasons with Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The fallout from the Flyers' disappointing 2024-25 season has begun. UD men's basketball point guard Malachi Smith has entered the transfer portal, the first player to do so this spring, after four seasons with the program. The 6-foot redshirt junior still has one season of eligibility remaining after missing the entire 2023-24 season due to a knee injury he suffered in the season opener. Smith averaged 9.3 points and 4.3 assists over 86 career games with the Flyers, highlighted by a career-best 10.4 points per game this season. The Bronx, N.Y. native started in 31 of 33 games during the 2024-25 campaign. Smith is the 19th player during Anthony Grant's tenure to enter the transfer portal. The portal hit comes just days after the Flyers suffered an 87-72 loss to Chattanooga in the second round of the NIT Tournament. UD finished the year 23-11 overall and 12-6 in the Atlantic 10 following an early exit in the quarterfinal round of the A-10 Tournament. The transfer portal officially opened to college basketball players on Monday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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VCU vs. BYU Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats for 2025 March Madness First Round
Thursday afternoon in Denver the No. 11 VCU Rams (28-6) take the court against the No. 6 Cougars of BYU (24-9). VCU won the A-10 Tournament while BYU was waxed in the Big 12 Tournament to Houston 74-54. VCU can score points as well, but their offense is not as potent. The Rams rely on a relentless push to rebound the basketball and limit their opponent to one shot. They average 23.6 defensive rebounds per game. BYU's loss to Houston was startling in that the Cougars' offense scored just 54 points. They had scored no fewer than 77 points in their previous eight games. This is an offense that averages 10.7 made three-pointers per game. Richie Saunders leads the Cougars in scoring averaging 16 points per game. The winner of this game earns the right to take on the winner of Montana vs. Wisconsin Saturday. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 4:05PM EST Site: Ball Arena City: Denver, CO Network/Streaming: TNT Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: VCU Rams (+125), BYU Cougars (-155) Spread: Cougars -2.5 Total: 145.5 points Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's Rams & Cougars game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the VCU Rams +2.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 145.5. VCU is riding a 3-game win streak, but they are just 1-2 against the spread in those 3 VCU is 19-9-2 against the spread for the season BYU is 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games, but 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games BYU is 18-12-1 to the OVER for the season If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:· Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)· Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)· Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)· Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
NBC Sports
19-03-2025
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- NBC Sports
VCU vs. BYU Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats for 2025 March Madness First Round
Thursday afternoon in Denver the No. 11 VCU Rams (28-6) take the court against the No. 6 Cougars of BYU (24-9). VCU won the A-10 Tournament while BYU was waxed in the Big 12 Tournament to Houston 74-54. VCU can score points as well, but their offense is not as potent. The Rams rely on a relentless push to rebound the basketball and limit their opponent to one shot. They average 23.6 defensive rebounds per game. BYU's loss to Houston was startling in that the Cougars' offense scored just 54 points. They had scored no fewer than 77 points in their previous eight games. This is an offense that averages 10.7 made three-pointers per game. Richie Saunders leads the Cougars in scoring averaging 16 points per game. The winner of this game earns the right to take on the winner of Montana vs. Wisconsin Saturday. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch VCU vs. BYU Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 4:05PM EST Site: Ball Arena City: Denver, CO Network/Streaming: TNT Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for BYU vs. VCU The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: VCU Rams (+125), BYU Cougars (-155) Spread: Cougars -2.5 Total: 145.5 points Expert picks & predictions for VCU vs. BYU Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's Rams & Cougars game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the VCU Rams +2.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 145.5. VCU vs. BYU: Top betting trends and recent stats VCU is riding a 3-game win streak, but they are just 1-2 against the spread in those 3 VCU is 19-9-2 against the spread for the season BYU is 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games, but 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games BYU is 18-12-1 to the OVER for the season If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Fox Sports
17-03-2025
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- Fox Sports
College Basketball Crown: Guide to all 16 teams in the tournament
The 16-team bracket for the College Basketball Crown is set! The first-year postseason tournament, which will take place from March 31 to April 6 in Las Vegas and will air on FOX and FS1, features teams spread across the following seven conferences: Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, WCC, Mountain West, A-10 and AAC. The teams participating in the single-elimination tournament are as follows: Washington State Cougars Conference: West Coast Conference Record: 19-14 (8-10) Bio: The Cougars feature a balanced offensive attack with five players averaging double-figures, led by junior guard Nate Calmese, who puts up 15.2 points per game. Dane Erikstrup and Ethan Price provide a solid presence inside, while forward LeJuan Watts leads the team in rebounds at 6.7 per game. Washington State finished 1-7 against Quad 1 opponents this season, with a victory over Boise State on Dec. 7. Georgetown Hoyas Conference: Big East Record: 17-15 (8-12) Bio: The Hoyas suffered a major blow when freshman standout Thomas Sorber was lost for the season due to a left foot injury back on Feb. 15 against Butler. However, Ed Cooley's team does feature a talented backcourt duo in senior Micah Peavy and junior Jayden Epps. Peavy leads the team in scoring with 17.2 points per game, while Epps averages 12.8 points per contest. The Hoyas defeated a pair of NCAA Tournament teams earlier this season with wins over Creighton (81-57) and Xavier (69-63). Boise State Broncos Conference: Mountain West Record: 24-10 (14-6) Bio: The Broncos were considered a bubble team heading into Selection Sunday following a fourth-place finish in the MWC regular-season standings and a runner-up showing in the conference tournament. Senior forward Tyson Degenhart was one of the top players in the MWC this season, averaging 17.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. The Broncos' top wins this season came over Clemson, Saint Mary's, San Diego State and New Mexico. George Washington Revolutionaries Conference: A-10 Record: 12-12 (9-9) Bio: George Washington had a strong finish to its season, winning three in a row, including a victory in the opening round of the A-10 Tournament, before falling to George Mason in the quarterfinals. The Revolutionaries are led by junior Rafael Castro, who averages 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-11 big man recorded 13 double-doubles this season, including a 22-point, 16-rebound outing in a win over La Salle earlier this month. George Washington's top wins this year came over A-10 foes Dayton and St. Bonaventure. Oregon State Beavers Conference: West Coast Conference Record: 20-12 (10-8) Bio: The Beavers had an up-and-down season in their first year playing in the WCC. They are led by a trio of upperclassmen in Michael Rataj, Parsa Fallah and Nate Kingz. Rataj leads the team in scoring, rebounding, steals, and blocks, while senior guard Demarco Minor dishes out a team-best 5.7 assists per game. The Beavers' top wins this season came over Gonzaga and fellow Crown participant Nebraska. Villanova Wildcats Conference: Big East Record: 19-14 (11-9) Bio: The Wildcats had plenty of impressive wins on their schedule this season, including victories over St. John's, Marquette, UConn and Xavier. They are led by the nation's leading scorer, Eric Dixon, who averages 23 points per game. Wooga Poplar, who spent his first three seasons in college at Miami, averages 14.5 points and a team-high 6.9 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. USC Trojans Conference: Big Ten Record: 16-17 (17-13) Bio: The Trojans have a pair of top-15 wins on their résumé, beating both Michigan State and Illinois. However, USC went just 3-13 in Quad 1 games this season. They are led by a talented trio of guards in Desmond Claude, Wesley Yates III and Chibuzo Agbo. Claude leads the team in points (16.7) and assists (4.3), while Yates puts up 14.1 points per contest while shooting 44% from 3-point range and Agbo adds 11.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Arizona State Sun Devils Conference: Big 12 Record: 13-19 (4-16) Bio: Arizona State might be without freshman big man Jayden Quaintance due to an ankle injury, but senior guard Alston Mason has been on a tear, with nine double-digit scoring performances in his last 10 games. The Sun Devils' best win came in January, when they knocked off then-No. 23 West Virginia. Cincinnati Bearcats Conference: Big 12 Record: 18-15 (7-13) Bio: Sophomore Jizzle James leads the way for the Bearcats with a team-high 12.8 points and 3.6 assists. Cincinnati started the season 10-1, with wins over in-state rivals Dayton and Xavier. DePaul Blue Demons Conference: Big East Record: 14-19 (4-16) Bio: It's been a roller coaster for DePaul in Chris Holtmann's first season. The Blue Demons have played in five overtime games, barely losing to NCAA Tournament teams like Marquette and Creighton. CJ Gunn has proven to be a threat on both ends of the court, averaging 12.8 points and 1.3 steals per contest. Butler Bulldogs Conference: Big East Record: 14-9 (6-14) Bio: Three players are averaging double-figures for the Bulldogs: Jahmyl Telfort, Pierre Brooks II and Iowa transfer Patrick McCaffery. Butler beat then-No. 25 Mississippi State early in the season, and later had UConn and St. John's on the ropes in close losses. Nebraska Cornhuskers Conference: Big Ten Record: 17-14 (7-13) Bio: The Cornhuskers boast several impressive wins this season, including over Creighton, UCLA, Oregon and Illinois. Brice Williams is a bonafide star who averages 20 points per game; he put up a school-record 43 points in a double-OT loss to Ohio State earlier this month. UCF Knights Conference: Big 12 Record: 17-16 (7-13) Bio: Keyshawn Hall does it all for the Knights, with 18.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. The junior guard scored 10 points in UCF's season-opening upset win over Texas A&M, and then recorded a double-double in a narrow OT loss to Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament. Colorado Buffaloes Conference: Big 12 Record: 14-20 (3-17) Bio: Colorado was responsible for one of the biggest surprises early in the season when they topped reigning national champion UConn in the Maui Invitational. The senior duo of Julian Hammond III and Andrej Jakimovski pace the Buffaloes with their double-digit scoring averages, while sophomore Bangot Dak registers 1.3 blocks per game. Utah Utes Conference: Big 12 Record: 16-16 (8-12) Bio: The Utes own several wins over other College Basketball Crown participants, but their biggest victory came in February against Kansas. Leading scorer Gabe Madsen lit up the Wildcats with 24 points that night and, in the process, the senior set the Utah record for career made 3-pointers. Tulane Green Wave Conference: AAC Record: 19-14 (12-6) Bio: Led by head coach Ron Hunter and guard Rowan Brumbaugh, Tulane finished fourth in the AAC following a losing season in 2023-24. Brumbaugh leads the team in scoring (15.7 points per game), assists (4.8 per game) and steals (1.5 per game). His 22-point effort nearly helped Tulane upset Memphis in the AAC semifinals, losing 78-77. Here's the full schedule for the first round of The Crown: Left side of the bracket Utah vs. Butler — Monday, March 31, 3 p.m. ET (MGM Grand Garden Arena)George Washington vs. Boise State — Monday, March 31, 5:30 p.m. ET (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Nebraska vs. Arizona State — Monday, March 31, 8:30 p.m. ET (MGM Grand Garden Arena) Georgetown vs. Washington State — Monday, March 31, 11 p.m. ET (MGM Grand Garden Arena) Right side of the bracket DePaul vs. Cincinnati — Tuesday, April 1, 3 p.m. ET (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Oregon State vs. UCF — Tuesday, April 1, 5:30 p.m. ET (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Colorado vs. Villanova — Tuesday, April 1, 8:30 p.m. ET (MGM Grand Garden Arena) Tulane vs. USC — Tuesday, April 1, 11 p.m. ET (MGM Grand Garden Arena) Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? 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USA Today
16-03-2025
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- USA Today
A-10 Championship Game: George Mason vs. VCU odds, picks and predictions
The George Mason Patriots (26-7) and the VCU Rams (27-6) meet Sunday in the A-10 Tournament final at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the George Mason vs. VCU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. The second-seeded Patriots defeated St. Joseph's 74-64 as 1.5-point underdogs Saturday, with the Over (132) cashing. GMU is 2-0 straight up and against the spread (ATS) in the A-10 Tournament after finishing the season on an 0-6 ATS slide. The Over has hit in both tournament games as well. The top-seeded Rams eased by Loyola-Chicago 62-55 Saturday but missed the cover as 9.5-point favorites, with the Under (137.5) cashing. VCU has won 11 of its last 12 games and is 8-2-2 ATS in the past 12 games, going 12-3-2 ATS in its previous 17 outings. The Under is 5-3 in the past 8 games. VCU won the only regular-season meeting, defeating the Patriots 70-54 as an 11-point favorite in Richmond Feb. 22, with the Under (130) hitting. F Jalen Haynes of GMU had 10 points and 8 rebounds, while G Max Shulga led all scorers with 22 points, including four 3-pointers and an 8-for-8 night at the free-throw line. – Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll THE BRACKETS ARE BACK! The USA TODAY Sports Bracket Challenge is back! $1 MILLION grand prize for a perfect bracket, $25,000 prize for top bracket. Free to enter, 21+. Terms apply, void where prohibited by law. See Official Rules. Play now! George Mason vs. VCU odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:20 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : George Mason +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | VCU -400 (bet $400 to win $100) : George Mason +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | VCU -400 (bet $400 to win $100) Against the spread : George Mason +8.5 (-110) | VCU -8.5 (-110) : George Mason +8.5 (-110) | VCU -8.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 127.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) George Mason vs. VCU picks and predictions Prediction VCU 66, George Mason 59 VCU (-400) will cost you 4 times your potential return, which is too much risk for not nearly enough reward in this A-10 title game. While the Rams won by 16 in the only previous meeting this season, that was also in Richmond, not on a neutral floor. This game will be played closer to George Mason's (+310) campus, although both schools should have decent representation. The Patriots won as underdogs against St. Joe's and are on a 4-game win streak. However, it's hard to overlook that 16-point loss at VCU in late February. PASS. Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+ GEORGE MASON +8.5 (-110) is worth considering in this title game, as this is a lot of points. The Patriots have lost 5 straight meetings against the Rams, with VCU covering the last 3 in the series. However, this is the first time they are meeting in the A-10 title game, and the Patriots should be able to keep it within 4 buckets. They're playing great basketball since that wake-up call at VCU. UNDER 127.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most. The Under cashed Feb. 22 in the only regular-season meeting, and the total has gone low in each of the last 3 meetings in this series. For GMU, the total went Over in each of the first 2 tournament games, but the O/U has split 4-4 in the last 8 outings. The O/U has split in both tournament games for VCU, while the Under is 5-3 in the last 8 outings. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / College Sports Wire / High School / Recruiting
