The No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers (8-0) try to remain perfect when they square off with the VCU Rams (7-2) at John Paul Jones Arena. The game starts at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
VCU Rams vs. Virginia Cavaliers ATS Prediction
In the Rams’ last matchup, they topped the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 69-57. VCU had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 32.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.483 vs. 0.433). With 16 points on 6-for-14 shooting, Issac Vann was the top scorer from either team.
The Cavaliers had no trouble getting past the Towson Tigers in their last contest, 73-42. The Cavaliers had a much better turnover percentage (7.5 vs. 20.9) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.574 vs. 0.366). With 13 points and 10 rebounds, De’Andre Hunter put together a solid performance for Virginia.
The Cavaliers won the only game against the Rams last season, 76-67. The Cavaliers’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Rams. Virginia had a rate of 7.3, while VCU posted a mark of 16.4.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Virginia figures to have a noteworthy edge. Since the 2017-18 season, the Cavaliers defense ranks 14th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.444), while the VCU offense ranks 189th in effective field goal percentage (0.512). Furthermore, the Rams rank 281st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.206), while the Cavaliers rank 37th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.188).
VCU Rams vs. Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Virginia ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.0) while VCU ranks 201st (6.9).
The Cavaliers rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (30.3) while the Rams rank 202nd (36.1).
VCU ranks 93rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Virginia ranks 249th (19.5).
The Cavaliers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (9.0) while the Rams rank 151st (13.3).
Virginia is 27th in the nation with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while VCU is 50th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
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