VMI Keydets vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Keydets and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACC, and it’s hosted by the Panthers at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -32 vs. VMI.

VMI KEYDETS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: VMI Keydets +32

This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.

WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Panthers.
• Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like VMI at +32.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can VMI Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

VMI Keydets Recent Game/Games

VMI picked up an 80-69 road win over Charleston Southern on Saturday, November 16th. The Keydets were +3.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with the win.

VMI led 40-39 at halftime and held Charleston Southern to just 30 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 themselves. The game’s total points of 149 fell just under the O/U line of 152.5.

VMI’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.4%, thanks in large part to their 64.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit just 6 of 23 shots, finishing at 26.1% from three-point range.

Reis Jones was perfect from the field, going 9 for 9 and grabbing 14 rebounds. Augustinas Kiudulas added 22 points, shooting 9 for 15 overall and 2 for 5 from three. Tan Yildizoglu and RJ Johnson each contributed 6 assists, with Johnson also hitting 3 of 6 from long distance.

VMI’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 27/62 attempts. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 74% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, VMI’s opponents shot 7/35, or 20%. VMI also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 8, shooting 42%. VMI allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Can the Panthers Offense Score Enough at Home?

Pittsburgh improved to 2-0 on the season with an 86-62 win over West Virginia on Friday. The Panthers, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 148 narrowly went over the 147.5 O/U line.

Pittsburgh dominated the first half, leading 44-22 at the break. In the second half, they scored 42 points but allowed 40, showing some defensive lapses as the game progressed.

Pittsburgh put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field and hitting 37% from beyond the arc, with 10 made threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.9%, and they connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Panthers shot 76.9%, making 20 of 26 attempts.

Damian Dunn led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 57.1% from three (4/7). Jonathan Powell added 16 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Ishmael Leggett contributed 15 points. Cameron Corhen was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field, finishing with 14 points and 5 rebounds.

Despite giving up 62 points, Pittsburgh’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, including 58% on two-point attempts (18/31). The Panthers also conceded 10 three-pointers on 27 attempts, a 37% success rate.

From the free-throw line, Pittsburgh’s opponent went 20/26, hitting 76% of their shots. The Panthers gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.