VCU Rams vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Prediction

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The VCU Rams (5-1) will travel to the Constant Convocation Center to challenge the Old Dominion Monarchs (3-3). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

VCU Rams vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Monarchs were victorious over the UNI Panthers 72-65, while the Rams edged the Hofstra Pride 69-67.

VCU played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.8 (better than their season average of 21.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.458 (below their season average of 0.486). For those same stats, Hofstra was 21.6 and 0.417, respectively. Old Dominion, meanwhile, played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.228 (above their season average of 0.142) and a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 14.0). UNI had marks of 0.140 and 15.1, respectively, for those same stats. Old Dominion’s B.J. Stith led the way, finishing with 25 points. Meanwhile, Issac Vann fueled VCU with 16 points.

The Rams won the only game between these two teams last year, 82-75. VCU made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, making 20 of them (80.0 percent). Old Dominion, on the other hand, was just 6-7 (85.7 percent).

Old Dominion figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Monarchs rank 29th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while VCU is 144th in effective field goal percentage (0.519).

VCU vs. Old Dominion Free Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Old Dominion ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while VCU ranks 244th (7.1).
  • The Monarchs rank 109th in assists per game (14.5) while the Rams rank 185th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
  • Old Dominion is 29th in the country with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while VCU is 30th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Monarchs rank 52nd in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Rams rank 208th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
  • VCU averages 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. Old Dominion ranks 179th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).