The Vanderbilt Commodores (5-1) go head-to-head with the North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-1) at AmericanAirlines Arena. The game will air on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Free Prediction
In the Wolfpack’s last matchup, they were beaten by the No. 22 Wisconsin Badgers, 79-75. Wisconsin’s 0.211 free throw rate was their largest strength over North Carolina State, who had a rate of 0.091. The Badgers’ mark was below their season average of 0.213, while the Wolfpack’s was below their season average of 0.245. North Carolina State’s Torin Dorn put together a good outing, recording 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Commodores had no trouble getting past the Savannah State Tigers in their last matchup, 120-85. The Commodores knocked down 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 32.0). Aaron Nesmith led Vanderbilt in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
The physical Vanderbilt offense could be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this showdown. Since last season, the Commodores rank 62nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.269, while North Carolina State ranks 199th in FTA rate allowed (0.239). Additionally, the 16th-ranked offense of the Wolfpack (offensive efficiency of 115.5) will attempt to exploit the 305th-ranked defense of the Commodores (defensive efficiency of 109.0).
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Vanderbilt ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while North Carolina State ranks 180th (21.7).
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