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Vcu (-12') at LA SALLE
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St. Louis is the "lead dog" in the Atlantic 10 Conference with an 11-0 mark in conference play, but VCU isn't far off with a 9-2 mark heading into this Wednesday night meeting against lowly LaSalle, and I see the Rams rolling strong in Philly tonight against the Explorers.
LaSalle has lost its last 4 games, both straight up and against the spread, and they haven't been able to score more than 61 points in any of those 4 losses.
VCU enters on a 7-game winning streak, and in their last game, the Rams nearly cracked the century mark, as they dusted Dayton 99-63!
The Rams have not lost to the Explorers in any of the past 10 series meetings. The last meeting between the teams, in February, saw VCU defeat La Salle by 30 points, 99-69, as the Rams improved to 7-2-1 against the spread in those 10 wins.
This one won't be pretty. Bar the door, Katy, VCU rolls LaSalle on Wednesday.
5* VCU
Uab at TULSA (-9.5)
By Paula Bilson, Featured Handicapper
I’m laying the 9.5 with Tulsa at home against UAB, and I’m not overthinking it.
Tulsa has been the more stable team on both ends, especially in their own building. They’re averaging right around the upper-70s in points per game while holding opponents closer to the high-60s/low-70s range. That defensive gap matters when you’re trying to create margin. UAB, on the other hand, plays faster and scores, but they also give a lot back defensively. Their points allowed number is materially higher, and that creates volatility.
Tulsa’s edge in this matchup is half-court control and shot selection. They’ve been better at limiting live-ball turnovers, and that’s critical because UAB thrives when they can run. If Tulsa keeps this in the half-court, UAB’s offensive efficiency drops. When UAB isn’t getting transition or second-chance points, their possessions get more contested and less clean.
Rebounding is another piece. Tulsa has been more consistent on the defensive glass at home, and if they neutralize UAB’s second chances, that’s how a 4-point game turns into a 12-point game late.
And here’s something people miss with mid-range spreads like 9.5: late-game profile. Tulsa shoots free throws at a better clip, and they’ve been steadier in closing spots at home. UAB’s road turnover rate ticks up, and that’s exactly the kind of thing that stretches a lead in the final three minutes.
From an ATS standpoint, Tulsa has been stronger laying mid-range numbers at home than UAB has been catching them on the road. UAB hasn’t consistently covered as a road dog in this range because their defensive floor is shaky. They can win games when they shoot well. Covering when they don’t? Different story.
I handicapped Tulsa to be a 12-14 point chalk in this matchup, so there's already build-in value in this number.
This isn’t just “I think they win.” This is a spot where the defensive consistency and possession control create separation over 40 minutes.
3* TULSA