The USC Upstate Spartans (1-1) will travel to Cameron Hall to square off against the VMI Keydets (2-1). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
USC Upstate Spartans vs. VMI Keydets ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Keydets defeated the Goucher Gophers 98-34, while the Spartans beat the Brevard College Tornados 86-43.
USC Upstate played a perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 43.2 and a turnover percentage of 11.9. For those same stats, Brevard College recorded marks of 13.3 and 29.6, respectively. The Keydets, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.284 vs. 0.034) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.590 vs. 0.276). Garrett Gilkeson put together a solid outing for VMI with 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Malik Moore had a solid performance for USC Upstate, finishing with 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
USC Upstate Spartans vs. VMI Keydets Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – VMI, ATS Winner – VMI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- USC Upstate ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while VMI ranks 255th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- The Spartans rank 131st in assists per game (14.0) while the Keydets rank 237th (12.3).
- USC Upstate ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while VMI ranks 111th (3.1).
- The Spartans rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Keydets rank 238th (7.1).
- VMI averages 35.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 180th in the NCAA. USC Upstate ranks 288th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
