VCU vs Illinois | NCAABB Matchup Analysis | Bobby's Bets

Bobby's BetsMarch Madness

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#11 seed

VCU

Final

55-76

#3 seed

Illinois

Post-Game Review

VCU (+81.6 scoring margin) played Illinois (+84.4 scoring margin). The projected total was 83 points; the actual total was 131. Illinois held statistical advantages in 2 of 2 key categories.

•Illinois dominated the boards with 40.7 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.

Result

Illinois defeated VCU 76-55 in a dominant performance.

C+

VCU Grade

Illinois Grade

C+

VCU Grade

46%

VCUFG%

46%

IllinoisFG%

Illinois Grade

Tournament Context

South Region — 2nd RoundBon Secours Wellness Arena

11VCU

Illinois3

Adjusted Efficiency

VCU#47 Eff.

Adj. Offense118.5

Adj. Defense102.4

Illinois#6 Eff.

Adj. Offense131.8

Adj. Defense97.9

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace83.0Up-Tempo

VCU+81.6Scoring Margin

Illinois+84.4Scoring Margin

Offense81.6 PPG

Offense84.4 PPG

DefenseN/A Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.0%FG%46.3%

36.7%3P%34.7%

73.9%FT%78.9%

36.7RPG40.7

14.1APG14.7

10.5TOV8.9

Total Projection

Projected Total165.9

VCU: 81.6Illinois: 84.4

No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

VCU0 advantages

2 advantagesIllinois

36.7 RPG

Rebounding

40.7 RPG

10.5 TOV/G

Ball Security

8.9 TOV/G

Statistical Comparison

VCU

STAT

Illinois

81.6

PPG

84.4

0.0

Opp PPG

0.0

36.7

RPG

40.7

14.1

APG

14.7

46.0%

FG%

46.3%

36.7%

3P%

34.7%

73.9%

FT%

78.9%

7.4

SPG

3.8

4.4

BPG

4.6

10.5

TOV

8.9

VCU

Strengths

Elite scoring offense

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Illinois

Strengths

Elite scoring offense

Strong free throw shooting

Dominant on the boards

Strong shot-blocking presence

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