VMI Keydets vs Radford Highlanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Keydets and Highlanders. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Highlanders at Donald N. Dedmon Center in Radford, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with the Highlanders being the favored team playing at home against the Keydets.

VMI KEYDETS VS RADFORD HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: VMI Keydets +14.5

This game will be played at Donald N. Dedmon Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Highlanders.
• Even though we have Radford winning straight-up, we like VMI at +14.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will the Keydets Defense Show Up on the Road?

After losing to Presbyterian (75-71), the Keydets come into today’s game with a 2-8 record. In their four road games this season, the Keydets have yet to win, while at home they are 0-3. Up to this point in the season, VMI has a 3-4 record against the spread. However, in their last five games, they are 1-3 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving VMI have had an average of 142.4 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 147.5 points. Their over/under record is 2-5-0. When looking at the Keydets’ last three games, their over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 135 points per game.

In their latest game, VMI offense put up 71 points against Presbyterian. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 44.4% and made 9 threes. The top scorer for the Keydets was Brennan Watkins with 20 points, while Tyran Cook also added 16 to the scoreboard.

At present, the Keydets’ defense is nationally ranked 162nd, allowing 72.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, VMI’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 26.8% this season.

Is It the Highlanders Game to Lose at Home?

Up to this point in the season, Radford has played 11 games and have a record of 7-4. When playing away, the Highlanders have a record of 1-4, while at home they are 2-0. Radford has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 5-1-1. This includes a 4-1 mark on the road and a 1-0-1 record at home.

Up to this point, games involving Radford have had an average of 142 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141.8 points. Their over/under record is 4-2-1. The Highlanders have an over/under record of 2-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 154 points per game.

In contrast to their season average of 76 points per game, the Radford had a below average performance. They scored 68 points against Old Dominion and had a field goal percentage of 40%. The top scorer for the Highlanders was DaQuan Smith with 21 points, while T.J. Nesmith also added 13 to the scoreboard.

At present, the Highlanders’ defense is nationally ranked 93rd, allowing 68.4 points per game. Against Old Dominion in their most recent game, the Radford defense gave up a total of 69 points while allowing Old Dominion to hit 38% of their shots.