The 22nd-ranked Wofford Terriers (26-4, 18-0 SoCon) will be in the Southern Conference Tourney at U.S. Cellular Center when they challenge the VMI Keydets (11-20, 5-14 SoCon). The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
VMI Keydets vs. Wofford Terriers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Terriers easily got past the Samford Bulldogs 85-64, while the Keydets were victorious over the Western Carolina Catamounts 96-83.
The Keydets made 25 of their 30 free throws (83.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.612 (above their season average of 0.506). The Terriers, meanwhile, forced 15 turnovers and held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.425 (below their season average of 0.538). Fletcher Magee played well for Wofford, putting up 36 points. Meanwhile, VMI rallied around Bubba Parham, who had 41 points and five rebounds.
The Keydets’ Garrett Gilkeson has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 13 points,1.8 steals per game. Meanwhile, Fletcher Magee has averaged 23 points during that same time frame for the Terriers.
The prolific offense of Wofford will face off against the porous defense of VMI. The Terriers currently rank third in offensive efficiency, while the Keydets are 326th in defensive efficiency. The Terriers figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Moreover, the Keydets rank 321st in offensive rebounding percentage (23.5 percent), while the Terriers rank 19th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.2 percent).
VMI vs. Wofford Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wofford ranks second in rebounds allowed per game (28.7) while VMI ranks 270th (38.7).
- The Terriers rank 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Keydets rank 140th (3.7).
- Wofford ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while VMI ranks 90th (6.0).
- The Terriers rank 42nd in assists per game (15.5) while the Keydets rank 240th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
- Wofford averages 26.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 32nd in the country. VMI ranks 220th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.2, up from 17.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Keydets have scored an average of 82.8 points per game (6.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.8 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
