The VCU Rams (11-4, 2-0 A10) will be at Belk Arena to meet the Davidson Wildcats (11-4, 2-0 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
VCU Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the George Mason Patriots 61-56, while the Rams beat the La Salle Explorers 69-63.
VCU played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.453 (above their season average of 0.229) and a turnover percentage of 20.9 (worse than their season average of 18.1). For those same stats, La Salle had marks of 0.271 and 22.8, respectively. Meanwhile, Davidson’s 12.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over George Mason, who had a rate of 19.5. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 15.7, while the Patriots’ was above the 16.3 mark opponents have averaged against Davidson this season. Jon Axel Gudmundsson put together a good performance for Davidson with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Marcus Santos-Silva, meanwhile had a good game for VCU, putting up 13 points and six rebounds.
The Wildcats won the only game between these two teams last season, 74-63. Converting at the free throw line was one of Davidson’s largest strengths. They were 14-15 (93.3 percent), while the Rams were just 7-11 (63.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Davidson might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the country’s best defenses. VCU ranks ninth in defensive efficiency while the Wildcats rank 148th in offensive efficiency.
VCU Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- VCU ranks 50th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Davidson ranks 225th (25.9).
- The Rams rank 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Wildcats rank 132nd (2.6).
- Davidson averages 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 149th in the country. VCU ranks 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
- The Rams rank 27th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Wildcats rank 138th (13.5).
- VCU ranks 37th in steals per game (8.1) while Davidson ranks 147th (5.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 7.2 for the season.
