The VMI Keydets (9-9) host the UNC Greensboro Spartans (14-5) after winning four straight home games. The Spartans are favored by 3.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The point total in the matchup is 145.
The betting insights and predictions in this article reflect betting data from DraftKings as of February 17, 2021, 2:14 AM ET. See table below for current betting odds and CLICK HERE to bet at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Betting Odds
Computer Picks
Pick ATS:
Keydets (+3.5)
The spread for this game suggested by the model (0.7 points) is a little tighter than the 3.5-point edge DraftKings gives to the Spartans, though the data still has them as the favorite.
Pick OU:
Over (145)
In this matchup, the model projects a total (146.9 points) slightly higher than the DraftKings over/under (145 points).
Prediction: UNC Greensboro 74, VMI 73
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Examining the Over/Under
- The Spartans have an average implied point total of 77.3 this season, which is 3.3 points higher than their implied total in Wednesday’s game (74).
- So far this season, UNC Greensboro has scored more than its implied point total for this matchup (74) 11 times.
- The Keydets’ average implied point total on the season (79.4 points) is 8.4 points higher than their implied total in this matchup (71 points).
- VMI has put up more than 71 points 14 times on the season.
Implied totals are projected point totals for each team based on totals and spreads set by sportsbooks.
UNC Greensboro and VMI Records ATS
| ATS Record | ATS Record Against 3.5+ Point Spread | Over/Under Record (O-U-P) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 12-6 | 10-4 | 7-10-1 |
| Keydets | 10-4-1 | 4-0 | 7-8 |
Against The Spread (ATS) records are only reflective of games that had odds on them.
Last 5 Games
| UNC Greensboro | VMI | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| 2/13/2021 | Mercer | Win | 77-74 | 2/13/2021 | Samford | Win | 85-56 |
| 2/10/2021 | Furman | Win | 64-58 | 2/10/2021 | Western Carolina | Loss | 74-72 |
| 2/8/2021 | Furman | Loss | 68-49 | 2/3/2021 | Wofford | Win | 84-80 |
| 2/3/2021 | Citadel | Win | 85-66 | 1/30/2021 | UNC Greensboro | Loss | 76-59 |
| 1/30/2021 | VMI | Win | 76-59 | 1/27/2021 | Western Carolina | Win | 87-61 |
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