Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Queens (NC) vs VMI NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lexington.
Queens (NC) vs VMI Prediction
Looking to win big? The Royals and Keydets face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Keydets are hosting the game at Cameron Hall in Lexington, VA. Queens (NC) is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference contest against VMI. The game's over/under currently sits at 151.5 points.
Queens (NC) vs. VMI Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Queens (NC) Royals at VMI Keydets
- Where: Lexington at Cameron Hall
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds QUEEN -2.5, QUEEN -142 | VAMIL +117 O/U 151.5
Royals Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Queens (NC)?
Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games
The Royals fell to 2-5 on the season after an 86-78 loss to Winthrop on Tuesday. Queens, who were +4.5 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game was high-scoring, with the teams combining for 164 points, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.
Queens trailed 40-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 43 points but allowing 46. Despite the loss, the Royals showed some offensive promise by putting up 43 points in the second half.
Royals Offense Breakdown
In their last game, Queens (NC) put up 78 points, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 34.6% of their three-point attempts (9/26) and hit 54.3% of their two-point shots (19/35). However, their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 54.2% from the line (13/24).
Chris Ashby and Nick Johnson each contributed 20 points, with Ashby hitting 5 threes on 12 attempts. Bryce Cash was efficient, shooting 5/6 from the field and adding 7 assists. Overall, the Royals dished out 17 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Royals Team Defense
Queens (NC) struggled defensively, giving up 86 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 45% from the field. They had trouble containing two-point shots, with the other team hitting 54% of their attempts inside the arc.
From three-point range, Queens (NC) allowed 9 made threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts.
Keydets Preview: Do the Keydets Stand a Chance at Home?
VMI fell to 2-5 on the season after a 77-64 road loss to George Washington on Friday, November 29th. The Keydets were +21 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.
VMI trailed 42-29 at halftime and matched George Washington’s 35 points in the 2nd half, but couldn’t close the gap.
Keydets Offense Breakdown
VMI's offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field. They connected on 28% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-25, while hitting 55.9% of their two-point shots. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they made 5 of 8 free throws, shooting 62.5% from the line.
The Keydets grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Darren Buchanan Jr. led the way with 17 points and 6 assists, shooting 58.3% from the field. Trey Autry added 15 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, and Rickey Bradley Jr. contributed 13 points and 6 assists.
Keydets Team Defense
VMI's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 79% of their two-point shots, going 19/24 inside the arc.
From three-point range, the opponents shot 37%, making 11 of 29 attempts. VMI sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 6 for 46%. The Keydets also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Royals vs Keydets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road contests, the Royals offense has averaged 67 points per game while allowing an average of 83. Queens (NC) posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Keydets offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 82. VMI posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Keydets have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Queens (NC) has an ATS mark of 9-1 while going 9-1 straight up.
Queens (NC) vs VMI Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: VMI +2.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.