Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at VCU Rams Free Prediction 12/29/19

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The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (8-4) and the VCU Rams (9-3) go head-to-head at Stuart Siegel Center. The Greyhounds will try to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. VCU Rams ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Rams were beaten by the Wichita State Shockers, 73-63, while the Greyhounds defeated the UMass Lowell River Hawks, 93-81.

The Greyhounds, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.9, had a ridiculous mark of 38.5 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.703 (above their season average of 0.520). VCU, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (19-26; 73.1 percent). Marcus Evans played a pivotal role for VCU with 15 points and five steals. Meanwhile, Loyola Maryland received a boost from Andrew Kostecka, who put up 27 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

The physical VCU offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Rams currently rank 55th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.269, while Loyola Maryland is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 254th-ranked FTA rate of 0.241).

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. VCU Rams Odds Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Loyola Maryland ranks 12th in assists per game (17.3) while VCU ranks 144th (12.3).
  • The Rams rank 36th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while the Greyhounds rank 61st (19.8).
  • The Rams rank sixth in steals per game (10.4) while the Greyhounds rank 110th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • VCU ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.5) while Loyola Maryland ranks 81st (3.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
  • The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 8.7 for the season.