Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our East Tennessee State vs VMI NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lexington.
East Tennessee State vs VMI Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buccaneers and Keydets. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Keydets at Cameron Hall in Lexington, VA. Get ready to place your bets! East Tennessee State is favored by -6.5 in this Southern conference matchup the against VMI. The over/under for the game is set at 141.5 points.
East Tennessee State vs. VMI Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: East Tennessee State Buccaneers at VMI Keydets
- Where: Lexington at Cameron Hall
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds ETNST -6.5, ETNST -285 | VAMIL +230 O/U 141.5
Buccaneers Preview: Will East Tennessee State Win on the Road?
East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recent Game/Games
The Buccaneers improved to 11-10 on the season with a 72-69 win over Furman on Sunday, February 2nd. Playing at home, ETSU entered the game as 3-point favorites and pushed the spread with the win. The total points for the game hit 141, just over the O/U line of 140.5.
ETSU led 37-32 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37 points to Furman. Despite being outscored in the 2nd half, the Buccaneers held on for the win.
Buccaneers Offense Breakdown
East Tennessee State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They connected on 56.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30% of their threes (6/20). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, converting 81.8% of their attempts (18/22).
Jaden Seymour led the way with 23 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 33.3% from three. PJay Smith Jr. added 17 points, hitting 42.9% from deep, while Quimari Peterson contributed 16 points despite shooting just 26.7% from the field. Karon Boyd was perfect from the floor, going 4/4 and grabbing 13 rebounds.
Buccaneers Team Defense
East Tennessee State's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the Buccaneers' defense held the other team to 30% shooting, as they made 6 of 20 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the opponent shot 81%, hitting 18 of 22 free throws. East Tennessee State also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.
Keydets Preview: Will VMI Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
VMI improved to 7-12 on the season with an 80-76 road win over Western Carolina on Saturday. The Keydets entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
VMI led 37-34 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 156, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.
Keydets Offense Breakdown
VMI put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 12 of 33 three-pointers, shooting 36.4% from deep, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 18 of 22 attempts for 81.8%.
Bernard Pelote led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 5 of 12 from three. Rickey Bradley Jr. added 23 points and 8 boards, while Augustinas Kiudulas contributed 21 points and 8 rebounds. Cord Stansberry was 6 of 7 from three, finishing with 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Keydets Team Defense
VMI gave up 76 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field on 27 of 66 attempts. The Keydets held their opponent to 40% shooting on two-pointers, with 12 makes on 30 attempts.
From beyond the arc, VMI's defense allowed 15 threes on 36 attempts, a 41% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 for 63%. VMI gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Buccaneers vs Keydets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Buccaneers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 67 points per game in these contests.
- The Keydets are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Keydets have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.
- Although the Buccaneers have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-2-1.
East Tennessee State vs VMI Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: VMI +6.5 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.