VMI Keydets vs George Washington Revolutionaries NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Betting on today’s Keydets and Revolutionaries game? Catch the action at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, DC, as the Revolutionaries hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points, and George Washington is favored by -19 vs. VMI.
VMI KEYDETS VS GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: VMI Keydets +19
This game will be played at Charles E. Smith Center at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Revolutionaries.
- Even though we have George Washington winning straight-up, we like VMI at +19.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Keydets Stand a Chance on the Road?
VMI Keydets Recent Game/Games
The Keydets fell 70-67 to Loyola Maryland on Tuesday. VMI, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, covered the spread.
VMI led 42-30 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.
VMI’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 37% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 15 for 20.
Milos Ilic was a standout, scoring 28 points on 12 of 16 shooting, while Rickey Bradley Jr. added 22 points, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. TJ Johnson contributed 18 points, making 3 of 8 from three-point range.
VMI’s defense held their opponent to 70 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field on 26 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, the Keydets gave up 52% shooting, with the other team hitting 20 of 38 two-point shots.
From beyond the arc, VMI limited their opponent to just 6 of 29 shooting, or 20%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 80%. VMI allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored George Washington?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
George Washington improved to 3-1 on the season with a 72-64 win over Illinois State on Monday. The Revolutionaries, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the O/U line of 147.5.
After trailing 29-27 at halftime, George Washington turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 45 points while holding Illinois State to 35.
George Washington’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 38% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48%. They connected on 10 of 28 three-point attempts, hitting 35.7% from deep, and were strong at the free-throw line, converting 24 of 30 for 80%.
Trey Autry was a standout, hitting 5 threes on 7 attempts, finishing with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Johnny Kinziger also added 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and from beyond the arc. Chase Walker led the team with 18 points in just 20 minutes of play.
George Washington’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 38% shooting from the field. They allowed 9 made two-pointers on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, George Washington gave up 10 threes on 28 attempts (35%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 24 free throws (80%).