The Vanderbilt Commodores (5-2) take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-5) at Memorial Gym. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Prediction
The Blue Raiders will be looking for a similar outcome after blowing out the Lees-McRae Bobcats in their last game, 91-69. The Blue Raiders had a much better free throw rate (0.339 vs. 0.135) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.602 vs. 0.399). Reggie Scurry had a solid performance for Middle Tennessee, recording 19 points and 11 rebounds.
The last time the Commodores played, they defeated the Winthrop Eagles, 92-79. Vanderbilt’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Winthrop. The Commodores had a rate of 0.619, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.463. With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Simi Shittu played well for Vanderbilt.
The Blue Raiders won the only game against the Commodores last season, 66-63. The Blue Raiders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 30.6) and had a better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 12.6).
The physical Vanderbilt offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. Dating back to last season, the Commodores rank 59th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.270, while Middle Tennessee has been among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 315th-ranked FTA rate of 0.283).
Middle Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Vanderbilt ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Middle Tennessee ranks 275th (19.0).
The Blue Raiders rank 148th in steals per game (6.3) while the Commodores rank 277th (4.9).
Middle Tennessee ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Vanderbilt ranks 103rd (33.8).
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