The Idaho Vandals (1-2) will battle against the VMI Keydets (0-4) at Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Idaho Vandals vs. VMI Keydets Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Keydets fell to the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 71-56, while the Vandals lost a winnable game to the UC Davis Aggies, 65-64.
Idaho did a terrific job of making free throws (17-21; 81.0 percent) while VMI had a free throw rate of 0.229 (above their season average of 0.112). Travis Evee put together a good game for VMI with 10 points. Meanwhile, Trevon Allen led the way for Idaho, contributing 22 points.
The Vandals have had records of 6-28 straight up (SU) and 12-15 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Since last season, Idaho games have gone over the projected point total 55.6 percent of the time.
On the other hand, the Keydets, are 10-24 SU and 10-16 ATS since last season. Vegas has had a tendency to set the total high when VMI has been involved over that same stretch as 69.2 percent of their games have ended under the projected point total.
It will be a matchup of opposite tempos as the up-tempo Keydets will look to push the more methodical Vandals. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Keydets rank 47th in possessions per game while the Vandals are 280th.
Idaho Vandals vs. VMI Keydets Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Vmi, ATS Winner – VMI, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- VMI ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Idaho ranks 292nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
- The Vandals rank 212th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9) while the Keydets rank 299th (38.9).
- VMI ranks 271st in blocks per game (1.9) while Idaho ranks 276th (1.7).
- The Keydets rank 94th in steals per game (6.8) while the Vandals rank 287th (4.3).
- VMI averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 121st in the nation. Idaho ranks 281st in assists allowed per game (15.6).
