VMI vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 18

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Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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  • Pittsburgh is a -33.5 point favorite vs VMI
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • VMI / Pittsburgh TV channel: ESPN+

The VMI Keydets visit Petersen Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers on Nov. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -33.5 (-110).

The VMI vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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VMI vs. Pittsburgh Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VMI+33.5 -110O 155.5 -110+
Pittsburgh -33.5 -110U 155.5 -110+

VMI vs Pittsburgh Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VMI vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Pittsburgh will cover the spread with 67.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VMI has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.43 Units / 22% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+13.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+9.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+5.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+5.45 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.85 Units / 10% ROI)

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 3-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.75 Units / 158.33% ROI
  • 0-3 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -100% ROI
  • 3-0 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 90.91% ROI

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 3-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 4-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 6.8% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -2.27% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -2.27% ROI

VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:

VMI averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (480 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

VMI turned the ball over 480 times last season — most among Southern Teams

VMI averaged 1.14 points per shot (2,127 points/1,860 shots) last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

VMI had a TS% of 45% last season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Pittsburgh made 9.6 three-pointers per game last season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Pittsburgh made 9.6 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:

VMI allowed 82.0 points per game (2,542 points/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

VMI averaged 5.5 steals per game (172 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

VMI averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (788 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

VMI allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (119/385) in the first half last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (97/306) in the second half last season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%


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