Virginia Commonwealth vs. Oklahoma

Virginia Commonwealth is a handful with its balance (four double-digit scorers) and attacking defense, #2 in the Atlantic 10 in scoring. The Rams are on a 25-9 spread run, including 19-7 ATS against a team with a winning straight up record. VCU outrebounded Oregon State 40-28 and outscored the Beavers in the paint 46-37 the last game, a 75-67 win. Mo Alie-Cox controlled the paint for VCU and produced 20 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. He was 7-of-8 from the field. The Rams are 9-2 ATS at neutral sites and 14-3 ATS in their last 17 NCAA Tournament games. They face an Oklahoma team that is 7-5 straight up the last 12 games, losing four times as a favorite, a public team on a money-burning 7-19 spread run. The Sooners are also 5-17 ATS against a team with a winning straight up record. Play VCU.