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ETSU Buccaneers @ VMI Keydets

Current Records: ETSU 9-10, VMI 4-15

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VMI will be in front of their home fans on Wednesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. The VMI Keydets and the ETSU Buccaneers will face off in a Southern battle at 6:00 p.m. ET at Cameron Hall. ETSU took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on VMI, who comes in off a win.

VMI's five-game losing streak finally came to an end on Saturday. They came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 70-63. The victory was just what VMI needed coming off of a 100-60 loss in their prior match.

Meanwhile, ETSU's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Sunday after their fifth straight loss. They fell 81-74 to the Mocs.

The Keydets' victory bumped their record up to 4-15. As for the Buccaneers, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: VMI have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 39 rebounds per game. However, it's not like ETSU struggles in that department as they've been averaging 38.6 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

VMI came up short against ETSU when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 69-65. Will VMI have more luck at home instead of on the road?

Odds

ETSU is a big 10.5-point favorite against VMI, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Buccaneers, as the game opened with the Buccaneers as a 9-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 154 points.

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Series History

ETSU has won 9 out of their last 10 games against VMI.

  • Feb 10, 2023 - ETSU 69 vs. VMI 65
  • Dec 31, 2022 - ETSU 64 vs. VMI 50
  • Jan 29, 2022 - VMI 83 vs. ETSU 79
  • Jan 05, 2022 - ETSU 80 vs. VMI 79
  • Jan 18, 2021 - ETSU 92 vs. VMI 81
  • Mar 07, 2020 - ETSU 70 vs. VMI 57
  • Feb 15, 2020 - ETSU 72 vs. VMI 67
  • Jan 11, 2020 - ETSU 61 vs. VMI 55
  • Feb 21, 2019 - ETSU 94 vs. VMI 70
  • Jan 17, 2019 - ETSU 85 vs. VMI 82