VMI Keydets at Western Carolina Catamounts ATS Prediction 02/23/19

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The Western Carolina Catamounts (7-22, 4-12 SoCon) close out their home schedule at Ramsey Center against the VMI Keydets (7-20, 1-14 SoCon). Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

VMI Keydets at Western Carolina Catamounts Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Catamounts lost a tough one against the UNCG Spartans, 79-76, while the Keydets got blown out by the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 94-70.

VMI did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (14-18; 77.8 percent) while Western Carolina held UNCG to an effective field goal percentage of 0.475 (below their season average of 0.526). Carlos Dotson was a key piece for Western Carolina with 17 points and five rebounds. Myles Lewis had a good game for VMI, putting up 27 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Bubba Parham led the Keydets to a 91-83 victory. He scored a game-high 33 points. The Keydets’ 8.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Catamounts, who had a rate of 23.2.

Western Carolina could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their sweet-shooting offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Catamounts currently rank 52nd in effective field goal percentage (0.543), while VMI ranks 335th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.547).

VMI Keydets vs. Western Carolina Catamounts ATS Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Western Carolina, ATS Winner – Western Carolina, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Western Carolina ranks 41st in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while VMI ranks 279th (38.9).
  • The Catamounts rank 132nd in assists allowed per game (13.0) while the Keydets rank 248th (15.5).
  • VMI ranks 219th in blocks per game (1.8) while Western Carolina ranks 227th (1.6).
  • The Keydets rank 84th in steals per game (6.8) while the Catamounts rank 227th (4.2).
  • Western Carolina ranks 70th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while VMI ranks 212th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Keydets have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 88.0 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
  • The Catamounts’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 8.1 for the season.