VMI Keydets (6-5) vs Wofford Terriers (6-4)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm (Cameron Hall)
Betting Odds: VMI Keydets +5 -- Over/Under: 141.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Wofford Terriers will travel to Cameron Hall to take on the VMI Keydets this Wednesday night in College Basketball action.
The Wofford Terriers improved to 6-4 on the season after defeating the UNC-Greensboro Spartans, 48-45, this past Saturday. In a game which both teams struggled to score the basketball, Wofford was able to take the lead for good after a 4-0 Terriers run gave Wofford a 46-43 lead with :47 seconds left in regulation. Wofford shot just 29.6% from the field and 25.9% from beyond the arc while UNC-Greensboro shot just 34.5% from the field and 14.8% from beyond the arc. Wofford was outrebounded by UNC-Greensboro by a 41-35 margin, however, won the turnover battle by a 15-14 margin in the victory. Leading the way for the Terriers was Storm Murphy who had 18 points, 3 rebounds, & 1 assist.
On the season, Wofford is averaging 76.2 ppg on 41.4% shooting from the field. The Terriers are averaging 10.8 three-pointers per game on 35.6% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Wofford has been led by Storm Murphy (18.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.0 spg), Tray Hollowell (11.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.7 apg), Max Klesmit (9.8 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 1.0 apg), & Messiah Jones (9.4 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.2 spg).
Defensively, Wofford is holding their opponents to an average of 64.6 ppg on 41.4% shooting from the field. The Terriers have a rebound margin of 6.4 and a turnover margin of -0.6.
The VMI Keydets snapped a 3-game losing streak and improved to 6-5 on the season after defeating the Chattanooga Mocs, 84-79, on January 2nd. VMI had no trouble generating offense against Chattanooga and was able to hold of the Mocs after taking a 74-61 lead with 4:36 left in regulation. VMI shot 50.9% from the field and 58.8% from beyond the arc while Chattanooga shot 46.2% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc. VMI outrebounded Chattanooga by a 37-30 margin and committed 12 turnovers in the victory. Leading the way for the Keydets was jake Stephens who had 25 points, 9 rebounds, & 3 blocks.
On the season, VMI is averaging 79.9 ppg on 46.7% shooting from the field. The Keydets are averaging 11.2 three-pointers per game on 38.7% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, VMI has been led by Greg Parham (16.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 3.9 apg), Kamdyn Curfman (13.9 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 2.4 apg), Jake Stephens (11.9 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.2 spg, 2.1 bpg), & Myles Lewis (9.7 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.4 apg).
Defensively, VMI is allowing their opponents to average 73.1 ppg on 41.7% shooting from the field. The Keydets have a rebound margin of 3.6 and a turnover margin of -2.5.
The Terriers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games, however, are just 1-4 ATS in their last 15 Wednesday games. The Keydets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Wofford is once again a very solid team in the Southern Conference this season and come into this game ranked 100th in scoring offense & 57th in scoring defense, however, VMI is certainly a team that the Terriers shouldn’t overlook, especially on their home court. VMI has an explosive offense that ranks 51st in scoring offense, & 4th in three-pointers made per game and as I think the Keydets are a bit underrated and should be able to keep this one close, I think the play is to take VMI and the points. Good Luck!
Brett’s Pick VMI Keydets +5
AUTHOR: Brett Nault
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