VCU Rams vs. Wichita State Shockers Free Prediction 12/21/19

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It will be a meeting between two tremendous defenses when the Wichita State Shockers (9-1) go head-to-head with the VCU Rams (9-2) at Charles Koch Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

VCU Rams at Wichita State Shockers Betting Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Shockers defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 80-75, while the Rams beat the Charleston Cougars 76-71.

The Rams held the Cougars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 27.2) and had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 16.9). Wichita State, on the other hand, out-rebounded Oklahoma. The Shockers had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. six), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 25) and total rebounds (48 vs. 31). Trey Wade played a pivotal role for Wichita State with 11 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Marcus Santos-Silva had a good outing for VCU, putting up 17 points and 11 rebounds.

The Rams won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 70-54. The Rams’ 12.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Shockers, who had a mark of 21.1. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

This showdown figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the country’s best defenses battle. Wichita State currently ranks 13th in defensive efficiency (85.5) and VCU is 39th (88.6).

VCU Rams vs. Wichita State Shockers Betting Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Wichita State ranks 28th in rebounds per game (40.6) while VCU ranks 220th (32.6).
  • The Shockers rank 44th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Rams rank 122nd (7.0).
  • VCU ranks 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Wichita State ranks 73rd (20.4).
  • The Rams average 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the country. The Shockers rank 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • Wichita State ranks 33rd in assists per game (16.0) while VCU ranks 133rd (12.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 10.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (3.7 above their season average).