In this article we will formulate a St. Louis vs VCU prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 20th at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
St. Louis Billikens Betting Preview
The St. Louis Billikens are 24-2 (12-1) this season after they lost to Rhode Island by a score of 81-76 in their last game. St. Louis trailed 43-37 at halftime, but they did score 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Billikens shot 44% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Robbie Avila led St. Louis with 21 points and five rebounds, while Dion Brown added 19 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated Loyola by a score of 86-59 and La Salle by a score of 82-58. The Billikens have scored 90.2 points per game with 41.9 rebounds and 19.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.8 points against per game this season. Robbie Avila is averaging 12.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Trey Green is averaging 11.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for the Billikens. St. Louis is shooting 51.7% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 40.8% on three pointers this season.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams are 21-6 (12-2) this year after they defeated George Washington by a score of 89-75 in their last game. VCU led 48-46 at halftime and they held GW to just 29 points in the second half in the win. The Rams shot 52% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Tyrell Ward led VCU with 15 points and one assist, while Nyk Lewis added 14 points and six rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, VCU defeated Richmond by a score of 78-67 and La Salle by a score of 77-68. The Rams have scored 83.7 points per game with 36.9 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.6 points against per game this season. Terrence Hill Jr is averaging 14.6 points and 2.9 assists per game, while Lazar Djokovic is averaging 13.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Rams. VCU is shooting 46.7% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this year.
Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win
- Saint Louis has won each of its last 19 games at Chaifetz Arena.
- VCU has lost 20 of its last 23 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Saint Louis has won the first half in 15 of its last 16 games at Chaifetz Arena.
Why the VCU Rams will win
- VCU has won each of its last 10 games.
- VCU has won the first half in each of its last six road night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of VCU’s last 11 road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
- Seventy of Saint Louis’ last 78 games against Conference opponents at Chaifetz Arena have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.
St. Louis vs VCU Prediction
St. Louis comes into this matchup with a 24-2 overall record and they are at home, but they lost to Rhode Island last time out. The Billikens are shooting 52% from the field and they have scored at least 82 points in four of their last five games. VCU is just a half game behind St. Louis in the A-10 standings and they have won 10 games in a row. The Rams are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored 77+ in four straight games. I really like how VCU is playing right now, so I will back the Rams with the points.