Expect a defensive struggle when the Old Dominion Monarchs (3-6) challenge the VCU Rams (6-2) at Stuart Siegel Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Old Dominion Monarchs vs. VCU Rams Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Rams lost a winnable game to the 17th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 72-69, while the Monarchs were beaten by the William & Mary Tribe, 63-46.
Old Dominion held William & Mary to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below the 25.0 mark opponents have averaged against Old Dominion this season) while VCU had a turnover percentage of 6.9 (better than their season average of 18.8). Marcus Santos-Silva had a good game for VCU, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Old Dominion, meanwhile, rallied around Joe Reece, who finished with six points and seven rebounds.
The Monarchs won the sole game between these two teams last season, 62-52. Old Dominion won the rebounding battle. The Monarchs had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. 6) and total rebounds (43 vs. 35).
Points could be at a premium in this meeting between two of the country’s top defenses. VCU ranks ninth in defensive efficiency (89.7) and Old Dominion is 47th (94.1) dating back to last season.
Old Dominion at VCU Pick
Pick: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- VCU ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Old Dominion ranks 238th (22.2).
- The Monarchs average 38.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the country. The Rams rank 209th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- Old Dominion averages 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. VCU ranks 167th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Rams rank 18th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Monarchs rank 198th in blocks allowed per game (2.7).
- VCU ranks 137th in assists per game (13.5) while Old Dominion ranks 299th (11.8).