Bowling Green Falcons vs. VCU Rams Betting Prediction

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The Bowling Green Falcons (1-1) will travel to the Stuart Siegel Center to go head-to-head with the VCU Rams (2-0). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.

Bowling Green Falcons at VCU Rams ATS Odds

In their last game, the Rams defeated the Hampton Pirates, 69-57, while the Falcons lost to the St. John’s Red Storm, 84-80.

The Rams had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.472 vs. 0.315) and had a better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.290). Bowling Green, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.380 vs. 0.231). VCU was led by Marcus Evans, who contributed 13 points and five rebounds. Justin Turner, meanwhile was a key piece for Bowling Green with 24 points.

Second-chance points might be hard to find for VCU in this matchup. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Rams rank 173rd in offensive rebounding percentage (29.1 percent), while Bowling Green ranks 43rd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent).

Bowling Green Falcons at VCU Rams Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Bowling Green, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Bowling Green averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 28th in the country. VCU ranks 181st in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
  • The Rams rank 112th in steals per game (6.5) while the Falcons rank 176th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
  • The Rams average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 57th in the country. The Falcons rank 208th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
  • VCU averages 23.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 105th in the nation. Bowling Green ranks 180th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).