VMI vs East Tennessee State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 21

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  • East Tennessee State (13-12) is a -17.5 point favorite vs VMI (9-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • VMI / East Tennessee State TV channel: ESPN+

The VMI Keydets (9-15) visit Freedom Hall to take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (13-12) on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Johnson City, TN.

East Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-110).

The VMI vs. East Tennessee State Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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VMI vs. East Tennessee State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VMI+17.5 -110O 148.5 -110+1050
East Tennessee State -17.5 -110U 148.5 -110-2500

VMI vs East Tennessee State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VMI vs East Tennessee State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Tennessee State will cover the spread with 52.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VMI has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.25 Units / 4% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+6.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 9-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.45 Units / -28.27% ROI).

  • 1-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.15 Units / -76.9% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.45 Units / -20.6% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 11.39% ROI

East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Tennessee State has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.25 Units / -0.91% ROI).

  • 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.05 Units / -16.73% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI

VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:

VMI has 379 turnovers this season — most among Southern Teams

VMI has averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (379 turnovers/24 games) this season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

VMI has averaged 11.4 assists per game (637 assists/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

VMI has 14.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has averaged 12.2 offensive rebounds per game (281 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.9

East Tennessee State has an eFG% of 46% this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

East Tennessee State is shooting 29% from three (175/601) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

East Tennessee State is shooting 31% from three (378/1,234) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:

VMI has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (624 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.3

VMI has allowed 10.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

VMI has averaged 5.4 steals per game (302 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VMI has averaged 5.4 steals per game (130 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has 165 steals this season — 4th most among Southern Teams

East Tennessee State has averaged 7.2 steals per game (165 steals/23 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.6

East Tennessee State has averaged 6.5 steals per game (360 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

East Tennessee State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (548/1,313) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 43%


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