VMI vs The Citadel Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 29

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  • The Citadel is a -2.5 point favorite vs VMI
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • VMI / The Citadel TV channel: ESPN+

The VMI Keydets visit McAlister Field House to take on the The Citadel Bulldogs on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Charleston, SC.

The Citadel is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-118).

The VMI vs. The Citadel Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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VMI vs. The Citadel Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VMI+2.5 -102O 144.5 -115+125
The Citadel -2.5 -118U 144.5 -105-150

VMI vs The Citadel Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts The Citadel will win this college basketball game with 57.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VMI vs The Citadel Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts The Citadel will cover the spread with 53.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VMI has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 17 away games (+2.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • VMI have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Citadel has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • The Citadel has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 5-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.2 Units / -41.41% ROI).

  • 3-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.6 Units / -62.07% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI

The Citadel Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

The Citadel has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.05 Units / -15.37% ROI).

  • 3-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.65 Units / -31.22% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Over for -0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -4.55% 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 is shooting 40% (516/1,282) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

VMI has averaged 1.20 points per shot (1,538 points/1,282 shots) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

VMI has made 10.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Citadel Offensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel averaged 11.3 assists per game (349 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

The Citadel is shooting 32% from three (614/1,948) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

The Citadel averaged 33% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (579 free throw attempts/1,736 field goal attempts) last season — 3rd highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 30%

The Citadel made 6.2 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 43rd lowest 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 allowed opponents to shoot 46% (931/2,021) last season — tied for 17th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

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

VMI has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Citadel Defensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel has forced 9.0 turnovers per game (189 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

The Citadel allowed 71.4 points per game (2,212 points/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 72.5

The Citadel has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (581/1,211) this season — tied for 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

The Citadel allowed opponents to shoot 46% (833/1,828) last season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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