Saint Mary’s vs. VCU Odds, Opening Spread, Start Time for 2023 NCAA Tournament

Saint Mary's vs. VCU Odds

With the men's 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket finally set, March Madness is officially underway.

Find out how 5-seeded Saint Mary's and 12-seeded VCU matchup statistically, plus how our college basketball betting experts are projecting this first-round matchup to play out.

Saint Mary's vs. VCU tips off at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, March 17 on TBS.

Statistical Matchup

Instant Analysis

Consider the Rams as an upset candidate. Saint Mary’s looks to run its offense through two guards, Aidan Mahaney and Logan Johnson. VCU makes offenses uncomfortable and nothing comes easy off the bounce. In a grind-it-out brawl, the Rams are ready for the fight.

–Shane McNichol

For more coverage of the 2023 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.

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