The Stetson Hatters (5-5) will travel to Cameron Hall to meet the VMI Keydets (3-7). The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Stetson Hatters vs. VMI Keydets Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Keydets lost to the Duquesne Dukes, 71-58, while the Hatters were victorious over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 72-67.
The Hatters made 22 of their 30 free throws (73.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.521 (above their season average of 0.476). VMI, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 17.0). VMI received a boost from Travis Evee, who recorded 26 points. Meanwhile, Mahamadou Diawara played a key role for Stetson with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Keydets won the sole game between these two teams last year, 87-79. VMI had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 25.0). Stetson, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (20-25; 80.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
VMI could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. VMI ranks 35th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Stetson forces the 65th-fewest turnovers (17.6 percent).
Stetson Hatters vs. VMI Keydets Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Vmi, ATS Winner – Stetson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- VMI averages 29.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 12th in the NCAA. Stetson ranks 315th in three pointers allowed per game (27.9).
- The Hatters rank 136th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Keydets rank 246th (2.7).
- VMI averages 8.8 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. Stetson ranks 84th in steals allowed per game (5.8).
- The Keydets rank 67th in assists per game (17.1) while the Hatters rank 289th (10.5).
- Stetson averages 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 94th in the NCAA. VMI ranks 283rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Keydets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 24.6, up from 9.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hatters have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average).