The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-11, 0-7 SEC) will try to put an end to their eight-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Missouri Tigers (10-9, 1-6 SEC) at Mizzou Arena. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Prediction
The last time the Commodores played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the No. 7 Kentucky Wildcats, 87-52. Kentucky’s 9.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Vanderbilt, who had a mark of 27.1. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 16.6, while the Commodores’ was above their season average of 16.5. Saben Lee was Vanderbilt’s leading scorer with 15 points on 4-for-9 shooting.
The Tigers were blown out by the Auburn Tigers in their last game, 92-58. Auburn’s 10.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Missouri, who had a mark of 24.2. With 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting, Jeremiah Tilmon was Missouri’s leading scorer.
The physical Vanderbilt offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Commodores rank 13th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.302, while Missouri ranks 202nd in FTA rate allowed (0.234).
After the Tigers won the lone game against the Commodores last season, 74-66, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Missouri’s 0.222 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Vanderbilt, who had a mark of 0.089.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Missouri Tigers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Vanderbilt ranks 54th in blocks per game (4.2) while Missouri ranks 82nd in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Commodores have been outscored by an average of 18.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Vanderbilt has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
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