Pittsburgh Panthers vs VMI Keydets Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our VMI vs Pittsburgh NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Pittsburgh.

VMI vs Pittsburgh Prediction

The Keydets and Panthers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers will host the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -32 vs. VMI.

VMI vs. Pittsburgh Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: VMI Keydets at Pittsburgh Panthers
  • Where: Pittsburgh at Petersen Events Center
  • Date: Monday, November 18th
  • Betting Odds PITT -32, VAMIL +8000 | PITT -50000 O/U 152.5

Keydets Preview: Will VMI Secure A Victory 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 going into the game, but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.

VMI led 40-39 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Charleston Southern to just 30 points while scoring 40 themselves. The total points for the game were 149, just under the 152.5 O/U line.

Keydets Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, VMI's offense put up 80 points, shooting 49.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.4%, bolstered by a strong 64.7% shooting on two-pointers, while they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.1% (6/23) of their threes.

Reis Jones was perfect from the field, going 9-for-9 and grabbing 14 rebounds. Augustinas Kiudulas added 22 points, shooting 60% overall and 40% from three. Tan Yildizoglu and RJ Johnson each contributed 6 assists, with Yildizoglu adding 17 points and Johnson hitting 3 of 6 from deep.

Keydets Team Defense

VMI's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field on 27 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, VMI allowed 20 made baskets on 27 attempts, a 74% shooting rate.

From three-point range, VMI's defense held their opponents to 7 of 35 shooting, just 20%. At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 42%, making 8 of 19 attempts. VMI also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Panthers Preview: Does Pittsburgh Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Pittsburgh improved to 3-0 on the season with an 86-62 win over West Virginia on Friday. The Panthers, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread and moved to 3-0 on the season. The total points for the game hit 148, just over the 147.5 O/U line.

Pitt dominated the first half, leading 44-22 at the break. In the second half, they scored 42 points while allowing 40, showing some defensive lapses but maintaining control of the game.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Pittsburgh put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 48.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%. They connected on 37% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 27 from deep, and were 58.1% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Panthers made 20 of 26 attempts, good for 76.9%.

Damian Dunn led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 57.1% from three, hitting 4 of 7 attempts. Jonathan Powell added 16 points, knocking down 4 of 10 from beyond the arc. The Panthers recorded 13 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the win.

Panthers Team Defense

Even with Pittsburgh giving up 62 points, their defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. The Panthers struggled to contain two-point shots, where the other team connected on 58% of their attempts, going 18/31.

From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh's defense allowed 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting performance. The Panthers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 76%.

Keydets vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, VMI has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • In their last five home games, Pittsburgh has averaged 69 points per game while allowing 72. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-1-1.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Keydets have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

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