Davidson Wildcats vs. VCU Rams Betting Prediction 02/07/20

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The Davidson Wildcats (11-10, 5-4 A10) will be at the Stuart Siegel Center to challenge the VCU Rams (16-6, 6-3 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN2.

Davidson Wildcats at VCU Rams ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Rams were beaten by the Rhode Island Rams, 87-75, while the Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Massachusetts Minutemen, 85-50.

The Wildcats knocked down 12 of their 16 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.849 (above their season average of 0.521). VCU, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.502). VCU was led by Nah’Shon Hyland, who put up 16 points. Jon Axel Gudmundsson, meanwhile led the way for Davidson, finishing with 15 points and seven assists.

The Wildcats won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 64-57. Davidson had a much better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 17.9). VCU, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.5 vs. 19.4). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Ball protection could play an integral role in this battle. Davidson commits the 41st-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of VCU forces the eighth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 25.4 percent).

Davidson Wildcats vs. VCU Rams Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • VCU ranks eighth in steals per game (9.5) while Davidson ranks 164th (5.9).
  • The Rams rank 199th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Wildcats rank 244th (32.8).
  • The Rams rank 26th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Wildcats rank 163rd (2.5).
  • VCU ranks 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Davidson ranks 113th (21.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (7.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
  • The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 5.0 for the season.