It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the VCU Rams (15-10, 7-5 A10) welcome the Davidson Wildcats (13-10, 8-4 A10) to Stuart Siegel Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Davidson opened as a 3-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 146.5 points.
Davidson Wildcats at VCU Rams ATS Prediction
The Wildcats are hoping for a better outcome after their 72-59 loss to the No. 18 Rhode Island Rams in their last matchup. Rhode Island out-rebounded Davidson. The Rams had more offensive rebounds (eight vs. two), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 21) and total rebounds (32 vs. 23). Kellan Grady was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
In the Rams’ last game, they were victorious over the Dayton Flyers, 88-84. The Rams forced 19 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.597 (above their season average of 0.521). Justin Tillman was the top scorer from either team with 37 points on 17-for-25 shooting.
VCU may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this matchup. The Rams rank 280th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.208, while Davidson ranks 56th in FTA rate allowed (0.198).
Davidson comes into the contest with records of 13-10 straight up (SU) and 12-9-1 against the spread (ATS). Wildcats games tend to go under the total (59.1 percent).
Meanwhile, VCU is 15-10 SU and 11-10 ATS. Unlike Davidson, games involving the Rams tend to go over the total (57.1 percent).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Grady (17.4 points and 1.4 steals) has been stellar for the Wildcats while Tillman (20.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks) has made solid contributions to the Rams.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Rams won the last matchup 74-60. The Rams had a much better free throw rate (0.291 vs. 0.172) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.527 vs. 0.431).
Davidson Wildcats vs. VCU Rams Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Davidson is 7-6-1 ATS on the road with 9 unders, 4 overs and 1 push.
VCU is 7-4 ATS at home with 7 unders and 4 overs.
VCU ranks 88th in rebounds per game (37.1) while Davidson ranks 265th (32.7).
The Wildcats rank 14th in assists per game (17.3) while the Rams rank 186th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
Davidson ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while VCU ranks 182nd (7.1).
The Wildcats average 28.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. The Rams rank 165th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
Davidson is 35th in the nation with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while VCU is 57th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Davidson is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
VCU is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 8.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
