The VMI Keydets (2-5) will be at Greensboro Coliseum to go head-to-head with the UNCG Spartans (4-2) in a SoCon matchup. Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
VMI Keydets at UNCG Spartans Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Spartans were victorious over the Appalachian State Mountaineers 55-41, while the Keydets had no trouble getting past the Christendom College Crusaders 96-20.
VMI played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.113 (below their season average of 0.169) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.849 (above their season average of 0.470). Christendom College had marks of 0.026 and 0.250, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, UNCG dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.7 (worse than their season average of 12.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.396 (below their season average of 0.525). Appalachian State was 19.3 and 0.336, respectively, for those same stats. Kaleb Hunter put together a good outing for UNCG with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Sean Conway had a good game for VMI, contributing 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Spartans dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, UNCG won 93-66. The Spartans’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Keydets. UNCG had a rate of 41.4, while VMI posted a mark of 23.8.
The prolific offense of UNCG will battle against the mid-tier defense of VMI. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Spartans rank 72nd in offensive efficiency, while the Keydets are 314th in defensive efficiency. The Spartans should have the advantage on that end of the court. Also, the Keydets rank 36th in turnover percentage (16.5 percent), while the Spartans rank sixth in opponents’ turnover percentage (24.3 percent).
VMI Keydets vs. UNCG Spartans ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UNCG ranks 35th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while VMI ranks 274th (15.1).
- The Spartans rank 101st in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while the Keydets rank 206th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- UNCG averages 9.0 steals per game, which ranks seventh in the country. VMI ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (5.8).
- The Spartans rank 62nd in blocks per game (4.2) while the Keydets rank 275th (2.0).
- UNCG ranks 124th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while VMI ranks 293rd (38.4).
