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Saint Louis vs. VCU odds
The Saint Louis Billikens will travel to the Stuart C. Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams in a A10 matchup (7:00 p.m. ET, CBSSN). The Billikens will look to gain momentum from their 81-62 win on Saturday against Loyola Chicago Ramblers. Saint Louis has now won three of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Rams will look to add to their four-game winning streak. VCU defeated the Richmond Spiders on Saturday 73-58.
Saint Louis Basketball
With an 19-10 record on the season and an 11-5 record in conference play, the Billikens are only 2 games back from first place in the A10 standings. Saint Louis has been shaky on the road this season as they are 4-6 as the away team.
The Billikens have gotten production from their players this season. They have three players averaging double-digit points on the season. Sophomore guard Gibson Jimerson has been leading the Billikens this year as he leads the team in points. Jimerson is averaging 14.4 points on the season. They are also, led by their junior guard Yuri Collins who is averaging 11.3 points and 10.2 assists (Which leads the team) a game this season.
In their win against Loyola Chicago at home, Jimerson had a monster game finishing with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Collins also had a great game finding his teammates as he finished with 5 points and 11 assists. In the win, Saint Louis shot 49.2% from the floor and 38.1% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Billikens are averaging 75.9 points a game on the season. Defensively, Saint Louis has been allowing teams to score an average of 71.2 points a game on the season. Look to see if their offense can give the Rams defense trouble in this game.
VCU Basketball
With an 22-7 record on the season and an 13-3 record in conference play, the Rams are in first place in the A10 standings. VCU has been excellent at home this year. The Rams are a 14-3 when playing in the Stuart C. Siegel Center this season. Look to see if they can continue their dominance at home this year when the Billikens come to visit them.
VCU has gotten production from their guards this season. Junior guard Adrian Baldwin Jr. has been great this year for the Rams as he leads the team in points and assists. He is averaging 12.9 points and 5.8 assists a game this season. Also, senior forward Brandon Johns Jr. has also had a great season averaging 11.7 point a game.
In their win against Richmond at home, Baldwin Jr. had a monster game finishing with 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. Sophomore forward Jamir Watkins also had a great game finishing with 11 points and 9 rebounds. In the win, VCU shot 45.2% from the floor and 31.6% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Rams are averaging 70.6 points a game on the season. Defensively, VCU has been great only allowing teams to score an average of 62.7 points a game on the season. Look to see if their defense can give the Billikens defense problems.
Saint Louis vs. VCU Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: VCU Rams -6
- Over/Under: 142.5
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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Saint Louis vs. VCU all-time series
The Billikens and the Rams have played each other 17 times since both teams were classified as major schools. VCU has the advantage in the series with a 12-5 record against Saint Louis. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Feb. 3rd when VCU 73-65. In the win, Baldwin Jr. finished with 37 points. He shot 4-5 from the three-point line.
Saint Louis vs. VCU Trends
– Saint Louis is 4-6 ATS on the road this year.
– VCU is 9-8 ATS at home this year.
– The Billikens are 6-10 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Rams are 11-5 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Billikens are 6-11 ATS following a win this year.
– The Rams are 13-8 ATS following a win this year.
Saint Louis vs. VCU Prediction
I love the VCU Rams in this spot. I think Baldwin Jr. has a huge game against the Billikens. Plus, the Rams have been red hot as of late. Look for them to keep up their dominance at home in this game. I think VCU defeats Saint Louis 84-73 in this game.
Saint Louis vs. VCU Pick: The VCU Rams cover the spread (-6).
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