VMI Keydets vs Davidson Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

The Keydets and Wildcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wildcats will host the game at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Davidson as the -19 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.

VMI KEYDETS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: VMI Keydets +19

This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Even though we have Davidson winning straight-up, we like VMI at +19.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Do the Keydets Stand a Chance in Davidson?

VMI Keydets Recent Game/Games

VMI faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 18th, as they took on the Panthers in Pittsburgh. The Keydets, who were +34.5 point underdogs, fell short in a 93-48 loss.

After trailing 39-20 at halftime, VMI allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28. The total points for the game ended at 141, under the 156.5 O/U line.

VMI’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 48 points on 25% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 30%, and they hit only 25% of their shots from both two-point and three-point range, going 9/36 inside the arc and 6/24 from deep.

Linus Holmstrom led the Keydets with 15 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range. Ishmael Leggett contributed 14 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from beyond the arc. Jaland Lowe recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, adding 10 assists as well.

VMI’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. The Keydets had trouble defending inside, where they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, VMI’s opponent hit 12 of 28 three-pointers, shooting 42%. The Keydets also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 78%. VMI gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Davidson picked up a 76-70 win over East Tennessee State on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, the Wildcats were -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 146, just over the O/U line of 143.5.

Davidson led 28-25 at halftime and then scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45 points to the Buccaneers.

Davidson’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 56.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 60.8%. They were dominant inside, hitting 65.8% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from three, going 4/13 for 30.8%.

Jaden Seymour led the way with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 66.7% from deep. Quimari Peterson added 19 points and 4 assists, hitting 50% from three-point range.

Davidson’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed their opponents to hit 25 of 38 two-point attempts, a 65% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Davidson held their opponents to 4 made threes on 13 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 23 shots, shooting 67%. Davidson also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.