VCU Rams (16-6) vs. Davidson Wildcats (10-11)
January 31, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Davidson Wildcats +3 / VCU Rams -3; Over/Under: +135.5
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The VCU Rams and Davidson Wildcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the John M. Belk Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams are averaging 70.9 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 63.4 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Brandon Johns Jr. is averaging 12.1 points and 5 rebounds, while Adrian Baldwin Jr. is averaging 12.1 points and 6 assists. Jamir Watkins is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen DeLoach is grabbing 7 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
The Davidson Wildcats Betting Preview
The Davidson Wildcats are averaging 70 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Sam Mennenga is averaging 16 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Foster Loyer is averaging 15.3 points and 4.6 assists. Desmond Watson is dishing 1.1 assists and Grant Huffman is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Davidson Wildcats are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Davidson Wildcats are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
VCU vs Davidson Trends
The Rams are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Wildcats are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games. The under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 overall. The under is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 overall. The home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The VCU Rams are easily the better team here, and they win by an average of 9.8 points in the favorite role. The Davidson Wildcats aren’t nearly as good as they’ve been in years past, and they’re shooting just 40.5 percent from the field in their last 5 games. We’re laying just one bucket. Give me VCU, the more consistent team.
