NEWSLETTER
The VCU Rams (24-7, 15-3 A-10) will host the Davidson Wildcats (16-15, 8-10 A-10) after winning three straight home games.
In its previous game, VCU topped George Washington on Saturday, 74-68. Its high scorer was Brandon Johns Jr. with 17 points. Davidson won its most recent game against Saint Bonaventure, 65-54, on Wednesday. Desmond Watson was its top scorer with 17 points.
When is VCU vs. Davidson and when does it start?
This game between the Rams and Wildcats is set to start on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 11:30 AM ET.
Where to Watch VCU vs. Davidson
The Rams and Wildcats will take to the court at Barclays Center for this matchup on March 9, and if you would like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on USA.
VCU Rams vs. Davidson Wildcats Game Preview
VCU Stats, Odds & Insights
VCU outscores opponents by 8.0 points per game (scoring 71.0 per game to rank 190th in college basketball while giving up 63.0 per outing to rank 25th in college basketball) and has a +248 scoring differential overall.
The 71.0 points the Rams average are only 2.4 more than the Wildcats give up.
VCU connects on 5.8 three-pointers per game (326th in college basketball) at a 33.6% rate (216th in college basketball), compared to the 6.3 its opponents make while shooting 32.8% from beyond the arc.
The Rams are scoring 73.0 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 4.3 more points than they’re averaging away from home (68.7).
VCU’s offense has been worse over its last 10 games, putting up 69.9 points a contest compared to the 71.0 it has averaged this year.
Davidson Stats, Odds & Insights
Davidson puts up 70.4 points per game (204th in college basketball) while giving up 68.6 per outing (133rd in college basketball). It has a +57 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 1.8 points per game.
The Wildcats average 70.4 points, 7.4 more than the Rams concede.
Davidson hits 6.9 three-pointers per game (242nd in college basketball) at a 32.7% rate (260th in college basketball), compared to the 7.2 its opponents make, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc.
In 2022-23 the Wildcats are averaging 0.5 more points per game at home (71.4) than away (70.9).
Davidson is averaging 71.2 points per contest over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 70.4.
Rams Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Baldwin Jr. | 26 | 12.6 | 2.9 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Brandon Johns Jr. | 30 | 11.9 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Jalen Deloach | 30 | 10.0 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Jamir Watkins | 31 | 9.3 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Jayden Nunn | 31 | 9.1 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
Wildcats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Loyer | 30 | 16.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| Sam Mennenga | 31 | 15.4 | 6.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Desmond Watson | 31 | 9.5 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Grant Huffman | 31 | 9.4 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| David Skogman | 31 | 7.2 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
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