The American University Eagles (3-1) will travel to Cameron Hall to take on the VMI Keydets (5-2). The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
American University Eagles vs. VMI Keydets Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Keydets defeated the Stetson Hatters 87-79, while the Eagles beat the UMBC Retrievers 73-69.
American University’s 0.620 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over UMBC, who had a rate of 0.482. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.476. The Keydets, meanwhile, had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 29.0) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.514 vs. 0.421). Bubba Parham was a key piece for VMI with 30 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, American University rallied around Sa’eed Nelson, who recorded 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Eagles won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 69-64. American University’s 0.348 free throw rate was their biggest strength over VMI, who had a mark of 0.232.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of VMI. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, VMI ranks 292nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the gambling defense of American University has forced the 87th-most turnovers in the nation (20.3 percent).
American University Eagles at VMI Keydets Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – VMI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- American University ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while VMI ranks 258th (23.7).
- The Keydets rank 236th in assists per game (12.6) while the Eagles rank 273rd (12.0).
- The Eagles rank 52nd in steals per game (7.3) while the Keydets rank 252nd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- VMI ranks 171st in rebounds per game (35.4) while American University ranks 317th (29.9).
