The 20th-ranked VCU Rams (6-0) square off against the Purdue Boilermakers (3-2) in the Emerald Coast Classic at The Arena at NW Florida St. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
VCU Rams vs. Purdue Boilermakers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Boilermakers dismantled the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 81-49, while the Rams defeated the Alabama State Hornets 78-62.
VCU played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.5 (better than their season average of 17.9) and a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.235). For those same stats, Alabama State had marks of 20.4 and 0.218, respectively. Purdue, meanwhile, was 8-20 on three pointers (40.0 percent), while Jacksonville State was 5-21 (23.8 percent). Purdue’s Matt Haarms played well, contributing 17 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. VCU rallied around Marcus Evans, who recorded 25 points.
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Purdue ranks fifth in offensive efficiency and VCU is third in defensive efficiency dating back to last season.
VCU vs. Purdue ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- VCU ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Purdue ranks 235th (23.6).
- The Rams rank 16th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Boilermakers rank 189th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- VCU ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Purdue ranks 117th (12.4).
- The Boilermakers rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Rams rank 212th (35.9).
- Purdue ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while VCU ranks 189th (6.5).
