The VMI Keydets (5-2) take on the American University Eagles (3-1) at Cameron Hall. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
American University Eagles vs. VMI Keydets Free Prediction
In the Eagles’ last game, they topped the UMBC Retrievers, 73-69. American University was lights out from beyond the arc (13-30; 43.3 percent). UMBC, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (14-20; 70.0 percent). With 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Sa’eed Nelson was American University’s high scorer.
The Keydets beat the Stetson Hatters in their last game, 87-79. VMI’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Stetson. The Keydets had a rate of 34.1 (above their season average of 29.0), while the Hatters posted a mark of 25.0 (below their season average of 39.6). Bubba Parham was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 9-for-24 shooting from the field.
The Eagles won the sole game against the Keydets last season, 69-64. The Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.348 vs. 0.232) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.576 vs. 0.455).
It could be an error-filled game for the VMI offense. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, VMI ranks 292nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of American University has forced the 87th-most turnovers in the country (20.3 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
American University ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while VMI ranks 258th (23.7).
The Eagles rank 52nd in steals per game (7.3) while the Keydets rank 252nd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
VMI ranks 171st in rebounds per game (35.4) while American University ranks 317th (29.9).
The Keydets rank 236th in assists per game (12.6) while the Eagles rank 273rd (12.0).
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