VCU College Basketball Betting Line Vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) – February 21, 2023

Posted on February 21, 2023

The VCU Rams (20-7, 11-3 A-10) look to extend a six-game road winning streak when visiting the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (13-14, 7-8 A-10) on February 21, 2023.

Tuesday’s matchup between the Rams and the Hawks features the Rams as 5.5-point favorites. The game has a point total of 136.5.

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VCU Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA)

  • When: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Where: Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Spread Favorite: VCU -5.5
  • Moneyline Favorite: VCU -231
  • Moneyline Underdog: Saint Joseph’s (PA) +185
  • Over/Under: 136.5 points

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VCU Betting Trends

  • The Rams have won 11 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 16 times.
  • VCU has been favored by 5.5 points or more 15 times this season, and covered the spread in six of those games.
  • The Rams have been chosen as favorites in 22 games this year and have walked away with the win 17 times (77.3%) in those games.
  • VCU has yet to enter a game this year with shorter moneyline odds than -231.
  • In the Rams’ 27 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 11 times.
  • In 10 of 27 games this season, VCU and its opponents have gone over 136.5 points.
  • The average total in Rams outings this year is 132.7, 3.8 fewer points than this game’s over/under.

VCU Top Performers

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Adrian Baldwin Jr. 22 13.0 2.9 5.8 2.5 0.0 1.4
Brandon Johns Jr. 26 12.0 5.2 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.3
Jalen Deloach 26 9.5 7.2 1.0 1.0 1.3 0.0
Jamir Watkins 27 9.4 5.1 1.4 1.3 0.6 0.9
Jayden Nunn 27 8.4 2.4 1.5 1.7 0.6 1.0

VCU Season Stats

  • VCU’s +190 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 7.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 69.9 points per game (222nd in college basketball) while allowing 62.8 per contest (24th in college basketball).
  • The Rams grab 31.4 rebounds per game (271st in college basketball) compared to the 31.6 of their opponents.
  • The Rams are scoring 71.0 points per game this year in conference contests, which is 1.1 more points per game than their season average (69.9).
  • VCU’s defense has been more effective in A-10 contests this year, conceding 62.5 points per matchup, compared to its season average of 62.8 PPG allowed.
  • With 5.6 threes per game in A-10 matchups this year, the Rams are hitting 0.1 fewer threes per game in conference games compared to their season average (5.7 per game). That said, they are making a higher percentage of their shots from downtown in conference tilts (34.6%) compared to overall (32.8%).
  • VCU is putting up 72.6 points per game when playing at home. In away games, it is averaging 66.0 points per contest.
  • In 2022-23, the Rams are ceding 61.0 points per game in home games. When playing on the road, they are allowing 65.6.

VCU Recent And Upcoming Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Spread
1/31/2023 Davidson W 61-59 Away -3.5
2/3/2023 Saint Louis W 73-65 Away +3
2/7/2023 Dayton L 62-58 Home -3.5
2/15/2023 Rhode Island W 55-54 Away -8.5
2/18/2023 Fordham W 80-61 Home -8
2/21/2023 Saint Joseph’s (PA) Away -5.5
2/24/2023 Richmond Home
2/28/2023 Saint Louis Home
3/4/2023 George Washington Away

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Saint Joseph’s (PA) Betting Trends

  • Saint Joseph’s (PA) has compiled a 16-10-1 record against the spread this season.
  • When playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs this year, the Hawks have an ATS record of 5-3-1.
  • This season, Saint Joseph’s (PA) has won four out of the 15 games, or 26.7%, in which it has been the underdog.
  • The Hawks have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +185.
  • In Saint Joseph’s (PA)’s 27 chances this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 12 times.
  • The Hawks have played 16 games this season that have gone over 136.5 combined points scored.
  • Saint Joseph’s (PA)’s contests this season have a 144.3-point average over/under, 7.8 more points than this game’s point total.

Saint Joseph’s (PA) Top Performers

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
E. Reynolds II 11 20.1 2.7 1.8 0.9 0.3 3.0
Erik Reynolds Jr. 27 18.3 3.1 2.6 1.3 0.4 2.8
Cameron Brown 27 13.8 6.1 1.6 1.3 0.3 2.7
Lynn Greer III 27 11.7 5.1 4.1 1.1 0.0 0.6
Kacper Klaczek 21 8.6 5.6 2.1 1.0 0.9 1.2

Saint Joseph’s (PA) Season Stats

  • The Hawks put up 72.3 points per game (167th in college basketball) while giving up 71.9 per contest (244th in college basketball). They have a +11 scoring differential.
  • Saint Joseph’s (PA) loses the rebound battle by 1.5 boards on average. It records 33.1 rebounds per game, 173rd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 34.6.
  • The Hawks score more in conference play (73.3 points per game) than overall (72.3).
  • In A-10 action, Saint Joseph’s (PA) has given up 0.2 more points per game (72.1) than overall (71.9) in 2022-23.
  • The Hawks sink more 3-pointers in A-10 action (10.3 per game) than overall (9.9), and have the same 3-point percentage in conference games as overall (33.9%).
  • Saint Joseph’s (PA) is scoring more points at home (75.3 per game) than away (71.6).
  • At home, the Hawks give up 70.2 points per game. Away, they concede 74.2.

Saint Joseph’s (PA) Recent And Upcoming Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Spread
2/5/2023 La Salle L 73-65 Home -6
2/8/2023 Loyola Chicago W 83-71 Away +4
2/11/2023 George Washington W 81-69 Home -4.5
2/15/2023 Duquesne L 76-62 Away +7
2/18/2023 Davidson L 76-75 Away +6.5
2/21/2023 VCU Home +5.5
2/26/2023 Saint Bonaventure Away
3/1/2023 Richmond Home

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