The VCU Rams (5-2) clash against the Iona Gaels (2-4) at the Stuart Siegel Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Iona Gaels at VCU Rams Betting Prediction
The last time the Gaels played, they were blown out by the Ohio Bobcats, 89-65. Ohio’s 38.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Iona, who had a rate of 26.0. The Bobcats’ mark was above their season average of 34.0. Tajuan Agee was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Rams were beaten by the Old Dominion Monarchs in their last outing, 62-52. Old Dominion’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Monarchs had 15 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Rams had six and 35, respectively. VCU’s Marcus Evans had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
VCU could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this showdown. Since the 2017-18 season, the Rams rank 306th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.201, while Iona ranks 62nd in FTA rate allowed (0.201).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Iona ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while VCU ranks 242nd (7.0).
The Rams rank 74th in assists per game (15.0) while the Gaels rank 274th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
VCU averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 101st in the country. Iona ranks 285th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
The Gaels rank 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while the Rams rank 166th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
VCU is 48th in the nation with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while Iona is 60th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
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