The Wofford Terriers (12-7, 4-2 SoCon) welcome the VMI Keydets (6-14, 1-6 SoCon) to Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The Terriers will try to prolong their six-game home winning streak, while the Keydets look to put an end to their six-game road losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
VMI Keydets at Wofford Terriers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Terriers defeated the Furman Paladins 66-52, while the Keydets beat the Citadel Bulldogs 88-79.
VMI played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 38.6 (above their season average of 29.2) and a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 16.3). For those same stats, Citadel was 25.6 and 16.4, respectively. Meanwhile, Wofford played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.5 (below their season average of 25.7) and a turnover percentage of 15.9 (worse than their season average of 15.5). For those same stats, Furman was 11.1 and 20.2, respectively. Wofford received a boost from Chevez Goodwin, who recorded 18 points and seven rebounds. Jake Stephens, meanwhile had a good game for VMI, putting up 18 points and 11 rebounds.
The Terriers dominated this series last year, taking all three contests. In the most recent matchup, Wofford won 99-72. Wofford had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 15.0). VMI, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.121 vs. 0.099). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Wofford could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Terriers currently rank 52nd in offensive efficiency, while VMI ranks 260th in defensive efficiency.
VMI Keydets vs. Wofford Terriers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – VMI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- VMI ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.9) while Wofford ranks 196th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- The Terriers rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Keydets rank 71st (3.0).
- The Keydets rank eighth in assists per game (17.0) while the Terriers rank 143rd in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- VMI ranks 159th in rebounds per game (35.5) while Wofford ranks 277th (30.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
- The Keydets have been outscored by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, VMI has defeated opponents by an average of 3.9 points.
