The Old Dominion Monarchs (3-3) clash with the VCU Rams (5-1) at the Constant Convocation Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
VCU Rams vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Prediction
The Rams come in on a high note after just getting past the Hofstra Pride in their last contest, 69-67. The Rams had a turnover percentage of 14.8 (better than their season average of 21.7) and held the Pride to an effective field goal percentage of 0.417 (below their season average of 0.526). Issac Vann played a pivotal role for VCU with 16 points.
In the Monarchs’ previous game, they defeated the UNI Panthers, 72-65. The Monarchs knocked down 13 of their 17 free throws (76.5 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 14.0). B.J. Stith was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Rams won the sole game against the Monarchs last season, 82-75. The Rams knocked down 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 17.6).
Old Dominion appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Monarchs rank 29th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while VCU is 144th in effective field goal percentage (0.519) since the 2017-18 season.
VCU Rams at Old Dominion Monarchs Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Old Dominion ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while VCU ranks 244th (7.1).
The Monarchs average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. The Rams rank 208th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
VCU ranks 84th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Old Dominion ranks 179th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
The Monarchs rank 109th in assists per game (14.5) while the Rams rank 185th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
Old Dominion ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while VCU ranks 30th (2.6).
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