Saint Joseph's Hawks (17-10) vs. VCU Rams (17-9)
February 25, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: VCU Rams -5.5; Over/Under: +143.5
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The Saint Joseph’s Hawks look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The VCU Rams look for a win after winning 9 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs VCU Rams prediction.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Preview
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks recently lost to Loyola Chicago and Duquesne while beating George Washington. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are averaging 76.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Erik Reynolds II is averaging 16.6 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Xzayvier Brown is averaging 12.7 points and 3.8 rebounds. Cameron Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Lynn Greer III is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams recently beat Dayton and Saint Louis while losing to UMass. The VCU Rams are averaging 71.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 66.2 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Max Shulga is averaging 15.1 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Joe Bamisile is averaging 12.8 points and 0.5 assists. Zeb Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Sean Bairstow is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
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VCU Rams Team Facts
- VCU has won 15 of its last 16 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Seven of VCU’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- VCU has won the first half in nine of its last 10 day games at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Team Facts
- The home team has won each of Saint Joseph’s’ last four games.
- Thirteen of Saint Joseph’s’ last 16 games have produced a total of 144+ points.
- The home team has won the first half in nine of Saint Joseph’s’ last 11 games.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs VCU Rams prediction
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks have had issues with consistency this season, and they have title road success. Saint Joseph’s has also covered just 2 of its last 10 games, so there’s little betting value here. The VCU Rams are 11-5 SU at home, and they’ve covered 8 of their last 10 games. VCU is starting to flex its muscle with March approaching, while Saint Joseph’s is in cruise control. I’ll lay the chalk with VCU at home in this spot.
