It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Davidson Wildcats (11-4, 2-0 A10) welcome the VCU Rams (11-4, 2-0 A10) to Belk Arena. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
VCU Rams at Davidson Wildcats Betting Prediction
In the Rams’ last matchup, they topped the La Salle Explorers, 69-63. The Rams knocked down 24 of their 34 free throws (70.6 percent), while the Explorers had a turnover percentage of 22.8 (above their season average of 18.4). Marcus Santos-Silva led the way for VCU, putting up 13 points and six rebounds.
The Wildcats defeated the George Mason Patriots in their last game, 61-56. Davidson’s 12.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over George Mason, who had a mark of 19.5. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 15.7, while the Patriots’ was above the 16.3 mark opponents have averaged against Davidson this season. With 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Jon Axel Gudmundsson played well for Davidson.
The offense of Davidson (148th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 106.7) will clash against the elite defense of VCU (ninth in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 88.8). The Rams figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
After the Wildcats won the only game against the Rams last season, 74-63, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Wildcats made 14 of their 15 free throws (93.3 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 14.3).
VCU Rams at Davidson Wildcats Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
VCU ranks 37th in steals per game (8.1) while Davidson ranks 147th (5.5).
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The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 7.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
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