VMI Keydets vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Keydets and Greyhounds. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Greyhounds at Reitz Arena in Baltimore, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Loyola Maryland as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.

VMI KEYDETS VS LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds -6.5

This game will be played at Reitz Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Greyhounds.
• Not only will Loyola Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can VMI Pull Off A Win at Reitz Arena?

VMI Keydets Recent Game/Games

VMI faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 22nd, as they went on the road to take on Davidson. The Keydets entered the game as +19 point underdogs and ended up losing 93-66.

Davidson jumped out to a 48-30 lead by halftime, and VMI couldn’t close the gap, getting outscored 45-36 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.

VMI’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (14/28) but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21). At the free-throw line, the Keydets shot 71.4%, making 20 of 28 attempts.

Reed Bailey led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field. TJ Johnson added 21 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Bobby Durkin contributed 19 points, knocking down 5 of 10 three-point attempts. Mike Loughnane was efficient, shooting 83.3% overall and 66.7% from three, finishing with 13 points and 6 assists.

VMI’s defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 35 made field goals on 73 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Keydets gave up 20 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 57% success rate. From three-point range, they allowed 15 threes on 38 attempts, a 39% clip. They also sent the opponent to the line 15 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 93%.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Greyhounds?

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Recent Game/Games

Loyola Maryland fell to Boston College 82-61 on Tuesday, November 19th. The Greyhounds were +13 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which went over the pre-game line of 136.5.

Loyola Maryland trailed 38-31 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 44.

Loyola Maryland’s offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29% on 9-of-31 shooting, but were perfect from the free-throw line, going 4-for-4.

Chad Venning led the way with 17 points, while Donald Hand Jr. and Milos Ilic each grabbed 14 rebounds. Hand also added 15 points, connecting on 3-of-4 from three-point range.

Despite holding their opponent to 37% shooting from inside the arc, Loyola Maryland allowed 82 points, in part due to a strong three-point shooting performance against them. They gave up 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% success rate.

Loyola Maryland also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 shots (78%). The Greyhounds struggled on the boards, giving up 22 offensive rebounds.