The VCU Rams (4-1) square off with the Hofstra Pride (3-2) at the Stuart Siegel Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Hofstra Pride vs. VCU Rams Free Prediction
In the Pride’s last contest, they defeated the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 80-71. The Pride had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 7.7 (better than their season average of 14.6), while the Titans had a free throw rate of 0.158 (below their season average of 0.239). With 37 points on 13-for-20 shooting, Justin Wright-Foreman led Hofstra in scoring.
The Rams lost a close one to the St. John’s Red Storm in their last contest, 87-86. St. John’s’ 9.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over VCU, who had a mark of 22.9. The Red Storm’s mark was better than their season average of 14.6. Issac Vann put together a solid performance for VCU, leading the team in scoring with 30 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The high-octane offense of Hofstra will face off against the mid-tier defense of VCU. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Pride rank 34th in offensive efficiency, while the Rams are 146th in defensive efficiency. The Pride should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Hofstra Pride vs. VCU Rams Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – Hofstra, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
VCU ranks 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Hofstra ranks 83rd (2.9).
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