The No. 20 VCU Rams (6-0) go head-to-head against the Purdue Boilermakers (3-2) in the Emerald Coast Classic at The Arena at NW Florida St. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
VCU Rams vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Prediction
The Rams come in on a high note after topping the Alabama State Hornets in their last game, 78-62. The Rams forced 16 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.235). With 25 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Marcus Evans was the game’s high scorer.
The last time the Boilermakers took the floor, they dismantled the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 81-49. Purdue was 8-20 on three pointers (40.0 percent). Jacksonville State, on the other hand, was 5-21 (23.8 percent). Matt Haarms was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Purdue takes on the stingy defense of VCU. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Boilermakers rank fifth in offensive efficiency, while the Rams are third in defensive efficiency.
VCU Rams vs. Purdue Boilermakers ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
VCU ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Purdue ranks 235th (23.6).
The Boilermakers rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Rams rank 212th (35.9).
Purdue ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while VCU ranks 189th (6.5).
The Rams average 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. The Boilermakers rank 189th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
VCU ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Purdue ranks 117th (12.4).
