The LSU Tigers will look to improve on a 4-1 record on Friday when they host the VCU Rams in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort.
VCU Rams vs LSU Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The LSU Tigers are 4-1 so far on the season, and 2-2 ATS vs the number. The VCU Rams, meanwhile, are 4-1 and 1-3 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen LSU go 1-3 and the VCU Rams go 2-2 on betting totals.
The Tigers - Rams odds would favor the Rams if the lines were set according to our power ranks. LSU is rated No. 169 in the current Odds Shark poll, while VCU is at No. 54.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features LSU's No. 194-ranked scoring average of 72 PPG, against a VCU Rams defense rated No. 33 and allowing 61.2 PPG. The LSU Tigers FG% has averaged 45.3% to date this season, less than the VCU Rams shooters have managed so far (49.43% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jonathan Williams scored 22 points leading the Rams to a 75-69 victory over St. John's at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort on Thursday.
Brandon Sampson scored 24 points leading the Tigers to a 66-60 victory over Old Dominion at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort on Thursday.
Next Betting Matchups
VCU home to Princeton, Tuesday, November 29th
LSU at Houston, Tuesday, November 29th
