The La Salle Explorers (3-10, 1-0 A10) visit Stuart Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams (10-4, 1-0 A10). The Explorers will attempt to put an end to their 10-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
La Salle Explorers vs. VCU Rams Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Rams were victorious over the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 69-57, while the Explorers were beaten by the Temple Owls, 75-67.
VCU played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.9 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.483. For those same stats, Gardner-Webb was 32.4 and 0.433, respectively. La Salle, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 17.1). VCU was lifted by Issac Vann, who recorded 16 points and eight rebounds. Isiah Deas, meanwhile led the way for La Salle, finishing with 23 points.
The Rams won the only contest between these two teams last year, 80-74. One of VCU’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the Explorers were just 15-23 (65.2 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, VCU figures to have a considerable edge. The Rams defense ranks fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.423), while the La Salle offense is ranked 314th in effective field goal percentage (0.469). Furthermore, the Explorers rank 283rd in turnover percentage (20.9 percent), while the Rams rank 16th in opponents’ turnover percentage (24.3 percent).
La Salle Explorers at VCU Rams Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – La Salle, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- VCU ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while La Salle ranks 169th (14.3).
- The Rams rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Explorers rank 71st (3.1).
- La Salle ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while VCU ranks 50th (20.1).
- The Rams rank 122nd in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Explorers rank 253rd (31.8).
- VCU averages 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 35th in the nation. La Salle ranks 106th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The Explorers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 7.1 for the season.
