VCU vs Florida Atlantic 12/15/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Florida Atlantic Owls and VCU Rams meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The Florida Atlantic Owls look to build on their three-game winning streak. The VCU Rams look to build on their three-game winning streak.

The Florida Atlantic Owls are averaging 79.5 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Michael Forrest is averaging 16.2 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Alijah Martin is averaging 12.4 points and 5.3 rebounds. Bryan Greenlee is the third double-digit scorer and Everett Winchester is dishing 3 assists. The Florida Atlantic Owls are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 65.7 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Atlantic Owls are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.

The VCU Rams are averaging 60 points on 41.7 percent shooting and allowing 57.8 points on 36.5 percent shooting. Adrian Baldwin Jr. is averaging 12 points and 2.5 assists, while Vince Williams Jr. is averaging 11.1 points and 2.8 assists. Jayden Nunn is the third double-digit scorer and KeShawn Curry is dishing 1.4 assists. The VCU Rams are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 64.4 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 24.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.

The Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games. The Rams are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The over is 6-1 in Owls last 7 road games. The over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 overall.

The VCU Rams are the more talented team and their defense is going to give FAU fits, but they also lack a consistent offense, and it makes them tough to blow teams out. The Florida Atlantic Owls have a more than respectable offense, and they’ve been in every game despite four losses. FAU should be up for this contest. I’ll grab the points.