It will be a battle between SoCon opponents when the VMI Keydets (6-10, 0-4 SoCon) welcome the Wofford Terriers (13-4, 5-0 SoCon) to Cameron Hall. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Wofford Terriers vs. VMI Keydets Free Prediction
In the Terriers’ last game, they blew out the UNCG Spartans, 72-43. The Terriers knocked down 12 of their 17 free throws (70.6 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.8 (above their season average of 34.4). With 23 points on 7-for-15 shooting, Fletcher Magee was the game’s leading scorer.
The Keydets were blown out by the Furman Paladins in their last contest, 89-57. Furman’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over VMI. The Paladins posted a mark of 13.3 (stronger than their season average of 14.8), while the Keydets had a rate of 22.1 (above their season average of 15.0). With 15 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Jake Stephens led VMI in scoring.
After the Terriers won both contests against the Keydets last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Wofford won 63-46. Wofford had a much better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 27.1). VMI, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (15-18; 83.3 percent).
The ineffective offense of VMI (270th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 100.3) will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Wofford (36th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 92.5). The Terriers should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Ball protection should be an advantage for the Terriers. They rank 37th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while the Keydets force the 79th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.7 percent).
Wofford Terriers at VMI Keydets Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wofford ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (27.4) while VMI ranks 249th (39.8).
The Terriers rank 34th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Keydets rank 197th (15.1).
Wofford ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while VMI ranks 157th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Terriers rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Keydets rank 113th (6.6).
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The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, down from 17.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Keydets have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.4 points per game (7.6 above their season average).
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