Colorado State vs. Virginia: Predictions, spread, odds for March Madness First Four game
Let the madness begin. The Colorado State Rams will take on the Virginia Cavaliers in a First Four matchup on Tuesday night to decide which team will be the No. 10 seed in the Midwest Region of the bracket.
The winner will face No. 7 Texas in the first round on Thursday evening.
Both teams finished their regular seasons with 22 overall wins before falling out of their conference tournaments to the eventual title winners in the semifinals. In the end, the selection committee decided their efforts were just enough to receive at-large bids as the last four teams in the tournament.
Here's everything you need to know about Colorado State's clash with Virginia in the March Madness First Four game, including predictions, odds and how to watch.
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Colorado State vs. Virginia predictions
The Coloradoan: Colorado State 66, Virginia 61
Kevin Lytle writes, "CSU is battle tested and angry at the selection. That can go one of two ways, but a Stevens-led squad is likely to be locked in and ready to prove itself."
Action Network: Take Colorado State to win and the under
Scott Schaeffer writes, "Despite the low total, I still lean Under in this game with two unfamiliar opponents. And, give me the Rams – who will certainly be “America’s Team” given all of the Virginia hate online."
ESPN: Virginia has a higher chance to advance
ESPN Analytics give the Cavaliers a 60.2% chance to win on Tuesday night and advance to the first round of March Madness. The same model leaves Colorado State with a 39.8% chance to win the matchup.
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Colorado State vs. Virginia: Odds, spread and lines for March Madness
Colorado State are favorites to defeat Virginia in Tuesday's March Madness matchup according to the BetMGM college basketball odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.
Spread: Colorado State (-2.5)
Moneyline: Colorado State (-150); Virginia (+125)
Over/under: 128.5
How to watch Colorado State vs. Virginia: TV, streaming and schedule
When: Tuesday, March 19 at 9:10 p.m. ET
Where: University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio
Cable TV: TruTV
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