St. Louis Billikens vs Va. Commonwealth Rams Betting Picks & Predictions
The Saint Louis Billikens are set to face off against the VCU Rams at Stuart C. Siegel Center on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. Saint Louis leads the A-10 with a 3-0 conference
Game outlook
The Saint Louis Billikens are set to face off against the VCU Rams at Stuart C. Siegel Center on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. Saint Louis leads the A-10 with a 3-0 conference record, while VCU has a record of 2-1 in conference play. VCU is favored to win by 9 points according to the opening betting line. Virginia Commonwealth has a strong track record against Saint Louis, winning eight out of their last ten matchups.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Billikens +330 | Rams -430
Spread: Billikens +9 (-110) | Rams -9 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Va. Commonwealth will win straight-up is 81%.
St. Louis Billikens
The Saint Louis Billikens have recently bounced back from a three-game losing streak to win four straight games, including a victory over St. Bonaventure in their last A-10 hoops matchup. Despite facing disadvantages in rebounding and scoring in the paint, the Billikens were able to secure the win with efficient shooting. Key players to watch include senior guard Gibson Jimerson, senior guard Isaiah Swope, junior center Robbie Avila, and junior forward Kalu Anya. According to KenPom, the team is ranked 117th in NCAAB, with strengths in offensive efficiency and shooting percentages. The team has no reported injuries for their upcoming game against VCU. In terms of power ranking, St. Louis is ranked 132 in offense and 161 in defense. They have a record of 9-6 this season. Offensively, they excel in field goal percentage and three-point shooting but struggle with free throws. Defensively, they are solid in limiting opponents' shooting percentages and rebounding.