VCU vs Pennsylvania Prediction 12-9-24 College Basketball Picks
Pennsylvania (3-6) vs. VCU (7-2)
December 9, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: VCU -23.5; Over/Under: +133.5
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The Penn Quakers and VCU Rams meet Monday in college basketball action at the Siegel Center. Here’s a VCU vs Pennsylvania Prediction. This article will include a VCU vs Pennsylvania Pick.
Penn Quakers Betting Preview
The Penn Quakers lost to Elon and Drexel, and they play Rider, George Mason, and Penn State next. The Penn Quakers are averaging 64.7 points on 38.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Ethan Roberts is averaging 17.2 points and 2.2 assists, while Nick Spinoso is averaging 12.2 points and 7.1 rebounds. Sam Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Dylan Williams is dishing 1.2 assists. The Penn Quakers are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 65.5 percent from the free throw line. The Penn Quakers are allowing 41.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams beat Miami and Georgia Southern, and they play Colorado State, New Mexico, and William & Mary next. The VCU Rams are averaging 78.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 59.3 points on 36.2 percent shooting. Max Shulga is averaging 16.4 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Joe Bamisile is averaging 15.7 points and 2.8 assists. Zeb Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Phillip Russell is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 29.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Why the VCU Rams will win
- Penn has lost each of its last 10 games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- VCU has won each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
- VCU has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Penn’s last seven games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 149+ points.
- Five of VCU’s last six games have produced a total of 135+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- VCU ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.57).
- VCU ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.7).
- Penn ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (41.3%).
- Penn ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (38.3%).
VCU vs Pennsylvania Prediction
The Penn Quakers have an offensive issue, shooting well below 40 percent from the field, and they’re 1-8 ATS on the season. It’s hard to get behind Penn with confidence given these struggles. It’s also unlikely Penn breaks out of this offensive funk against this VCU defense that’s 10th in points and allowed and fourth in defensive field goal percentage. Thick line, but I just don’t see where the offense comes from for the Quakers. Give me VCU in a comfortable home win.
