East Tennessee State Buccaneers (9-10) vs. VMI Keydets (4-15)
January 24, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: VMI Keydets +10.5; Over/Under: 153.5
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The East Tennessee State Buccaneers will play the VMI Keydets in a Southern game on Wednesday evening at Cameron Hall in Lexington, Virginia. East Tennessee State has lost five games in a row, while VMI has lost five of their last six. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the East Tennessee State vs VMI prediction.
East Tennessee State Preview
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are 9-10 (1-5) this year after they lost to Chattanooga by a score of 81-74 in their last game. East Tennessee State trailed 36-32 at halftime and they allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Buccaneers shot 41.9% from the field and were +10 in rebounding margin in the game. East Tennessee State has also lost to Wofford, Furman, Western Carolina, and UNC Greensboro during this losing streak. The Buccaneers are scoring 71.5 points per game with 38.6 rebounds per game and 11.2 assists per game, while allowing 70.4 points against per game this year. Ebby Asamoah is averaging 15.2 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game, and 0.8 assists per game. ETSU is shooting 40% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 29.4% on three pointers this season.
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VMI Preview
The VMI Keydets are 4-15 (1-5) this season after they defeated The Citadel by a score of 70-63 in their last game. VMI led 35-29 at the half and they were able to maintain their lead in the second half for the win. The Keydets shot 39.7% from the field and made 8 three pointers in the game. VMI had lost their previous five games and allowed at least 100 points in their last three losses. The Keydets are scoring 70.5 points per game with 39 rebounds per game and 11.7 assists per game, while giving up 79.7 points against per game this season. Brennan Watkins is averaging 14.5 points per game, 2.3 rebounds per game, and 3.1 assists per game. VMI is shooting 43.8% from the field, 65.3% on free throws, and 34% on three pointers this year.
East Tennessee State vs VMI Betting Prediction
VMI was able to snap their losing streak in their last game against The Citadel and they will be at home for this game, but they have allowed 100+ points in three of their last four games. East Tennessee State has lost five games in a row and they are only shooting 40% from the field. These two teams have been terrible in conference play so far this season and they are both allowing a ton of points. Take the over in this spot.
