The VMI Keydets (5-6) and the Presbyterian Blue Hose (4-5), who both like to play up-tempo, will clash at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
VMI Keydets vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Free Prediction
The Keydets come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Washington College Shoremen in their last outing, 89-56. The Keydets had a much better free throw rate (0.235 vs. 0.081) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.537 vs. 0.338). Greg Parham had a good outing for VMI, recording 11 points and 10 assists.
In the Blue Hose’s previous outing, they lost to the Charleston Cougars, 85-73. Charleston’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Cougars had more offensive rebounds (22 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 22) and total rebounds (48 vs. 30). Francois Lewis had a solid performance for Presbyterian, leading the team in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
The Keydets won the only contest against the Blue Hose last season, 78-58. The Keydets knocked down 13 of their 15 free throws (86.7 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 vs. 19.4).
Bubba Parham has averaged 0 points over the last five games for VMI.
There should be plenty of transition offense in this matchup that features a pair of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Presbyterian ranks 58th in possessions per game (66.7) and VMI is 45th (70.9) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
VMI Keydets at Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
VMI averages 35.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 85th in the country. Presbyterian ranks 276th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
The Blue Hose average 12.7 assists per game, which ranks 19th in the country. The Keydets rank 201st in assists allowed per game (14.1).
Presbyterian averages 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 12th in the country. VMI ranks 163rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
The Blue Hose rank 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Keydets rank 97th (6.8).
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