The Presbyterian Blue Hose (0-1) will travel to Cameron Hall to challenge the VMI Keydets (0-2). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 11, 2019.
Presbyterian Blue Hose at VMI Keydets ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Keydets lost a winnable game to the Marist Red Foxes, 58-56, while the Blue Hose got blown out by the Clemson Tigers, 79-45.
Presbyterian had a better free throw rate (0.078 vs. 0.045) while VMI had a better effective field goal percentage (0.465 vs. 0.414). Jake Stephens had a solid game for VMI with 12 points and eight rebounds. Presbyterian was led by Chris Martin, who recorded 11 points.
Conflicting tempos will be on display in this showdown. VMI ranks 41st in possessions per game (72.8) while Presbyterian is 202nd (68.6) dating back to the 2018-19 season. Moreover, the 36th-ranked offense of the Blue Hose (offensive efficiency of 112.7) will square off against the 332nd-ranked defense of the Keydets (defensive efficiency of 110.7).
Presbyterian Blue Hose at VMI Keydets Odds Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Presbyterian, ATS Winner – VMI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Presbyterian averages 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. VMI ranks 269th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
- The Blue Hose rank 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Keydets rank 118th (6.0).
- Presbyterian averages 34.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 201st in the NCAA. VMI ranks 302nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
- The Keydets rank 17th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while the Blue Hose rank 239th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
- Presbyterian ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while VMI ranks 210th (3.9).