
St. Joseph’s vs VCU Prediction 1/17/25 College Basketball Picks Today
VCU (13-4) vs. St. Joseph's (11-6)
January 17, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: St. Joseph's +2; Over/Under: 142
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The VCU Rams and Saint Joseph’s Hawks meet Friday in college basketball action at the Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. Here’s a St. Joseph’s vs VCU Prediction. This article will include a St. Joseph’s vs VCU Pick.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams beat Saint Louis and Fordham, and they play Rhode Island, St. Bonaventure, and Saint Louis next. The VCU Rams are averaging 77.6 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 62.5 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Joe Bamisile is averaging 16.6 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Max Shulga is averaging 15.4 points and 4.1 assists. Phillip Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Zeb Jackson is grabbing 3 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Preview
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks beat Loyola Chicago, lost to Duquesne, and they play Davidson, Dayton, and Duquesne next. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are averaging 76.8 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 68.6 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Rasheer Fleming is averaging 16.1 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Xzayvier Brown is averaging 15.4 points and 4.6 rebounds. Erik Reynolds II is the third double-digit scorer and Derek Simpson is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Saint Joseph’s Hawks will win
- Saint Joseph’s has won each of its last six games against the Atlantic 10 Conference at Michael J. Hagan Arena.
- VCU has lost each of its last three road night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Saint Joseph’s has won the first half in each of its last five games at Michael J. Hagan Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the VCU Rams will win
- VCU has won each of its last seven games against Saint Joseph’s.
- Saint Joseph’s has lost each of its last five Friday games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- VCU has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Saint Joseph’s’ last eight games against Conference opponents at Michael J. Hagan Arena has produced a total of 148+ points.
- Forty of VCU’s last 50 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Saint Joseph’s ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.7).
- Saint Joseph’s ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.5).
- VCU ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.65).
- VCU ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.9).
Saint Joseph’s vs VCU Injury Report
The VCU Rams don’t have a player listed on their injury report. Steven Solano is out for the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, while Khaafiq Myers is questionable with a knee injury.
St. Joseph’s vs VCU Prediction
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks will have their chances at home where they’re 7-3 SU, but I question if they’ll be able to survive this VCU defensive pressure. Saint Joseph’s has failed to cover six of its last 10 games and is 7-10 ATS on the season overall. Saint Joseph’s shoots the ball well, but VCU holds teams under 40 percent shooting. VCU has won seven straight games against Saint Joseph’s and is playing its best ball of the season overall. We’re not getting enough points to seriously give Saint Joseph’s a look. I’ll lay the bucket with VCU on the road.