VMI Keydets vs. UNCG Spartans Free Prediction 01/31/19

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The UNCG Spartans (19-3, 8-1 SoCon) and the VMI Keydets (7-14, 1-8 SoCon) face off at Greensboro Coliseum. The Spartans will try to continue their five-game winning streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

VMI Keydets at UNCG Spartans Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Spartans were victorious over the Mercer Bears, 88-81, while the Keydets lost a tough one against the Citadel Bulldogs, 84-82.

The Spartans forced 24 turnovers and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.521 vs. 0.520). VMI, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (25-31; 80.6 percent). UNCG was led by Isaiah Miller, who contributed 22 points. Garrett Gilkeson, meanwhile played a pivotal role for VMI with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Miller led the Spartans to a 71-68 win. He produced 17 points and nine rebounds. The Spartans’ 10.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Keydets, who had a mark of 23.5.

The productive offense of UNCG will square off against the porous defense of VMI. The Spartans currently rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while the Keydets are 303rd in defensive efficiency. The Spartans should have the edge on that side of the ball.

VMI Keydets at UNCG Spartans ATS Pick

Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UNCG ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while VMI ranks 229th (15.3).
  • The Spartans rank 14th in steals per game (8.9) while the Keydets rank 127th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
  • UNCG ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while VMI ranks 130th (3.7).
  • The Spartans rank 124th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Keydets rank 259th (38.7).
  • VMI ranks 17th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while UNCG ranks 136th (22.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
  • The Keydets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 4.1 for the season.