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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