Wofford vs. VMI betting: College basketball preview for January 29

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The Wofford Terriers (11-10, 5-3 SoCon) are heavy favorites (-11.5) as they attempt to extend a three-game home winning streak when they host the VMI Keydets (9-12, 3-5 SoCon) on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is 140.5.

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Wofford Cover -11.5 vs VMI -111

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Wofford vs. VMI betting lines

  • Wofford moneyline odds to win: -847
  • VMI moneyline odds to win: +571
  • Spread: Wofford (-11.5)
  • Total: 140.5

Wofford statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home, Wofford owns a better record against the spread (3-3-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-6-0).
  • In terms of over/unders, the Terriers hit the over more consistently when playing at home, as they’ve exceeded the total three times in six opportunities this season (50%). In road games, they have hit the over four times in 11 opportunities (36.4%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Wofford has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.833) compared to away games (.000).

Recent trends

  • The Terriers’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, racking up 76.9 points per contest compared to the 74.6 they’ve averaged this season.
  • The past 10 games have seen Wofford concede 2.2 fewer points per game (68.0) than its season-long average (70.2).
  • During their past 10 contests, the Terriers are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.3 compared to 9.5 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (35.4% compared to 33.2% season-long).

Wofford betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-10-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 5-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-10-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 5-1; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.6 (143rd in nation) 43.4 (172nd) 35.2 (51st) 28.2 (38th) 16.0 (53rd) 10.1 (59th)

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VMI statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • VMI’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (4-2-0). Away, it is .700 (7-3-0).
  • Both at home (three of six) and on the road (five of 10), the Keydets’ games have gone over (in terms of the over/under) 50% of the time.
  • The Keydets’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .250 (1-3), and on the road it is .111 (1-8).

Recent trends

  • Over their past 10 games, the Keydets are compiling 73.0 points per contest, compared to their season average of 76.1.
  • VMI is allowing 72.7 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 72.1 points allowed.
  • The Keydets are making 0.9 fewer three-pointers per contest over their last 10 games (8.5) compared to their season average (9.4), and they are putting up a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (33.1%) compared to their season mark (34.0%).

VMI betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-5-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 7-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 11-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-10-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 5-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-12 (Home: 1-3; Away: 1-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.5 (254th in nation) 43.7 (197th) 32.8 (153rd) 31.8 (218th) 14.1 (152nd) 11.0 (137th)
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