Offense meets defense when the Vanderbilt Commodores (7-2) visit Kansas State to take on the Wildcats (8-2). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Prediction
In the Commodores’ last game, they topped the Winthrop Eagles, 92-79. Vanderbilt’s 0.619 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Winthrop, who had a mark of 0.463. Vanderbilt rallied around Simi Shittu, who put up 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The Wildcats defeated the Kennesaw State Owls in their last matchup, 56-41. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 24.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.083 vs. 0.058). Barry Brown Jr. was the game’s leading scorer with 15 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
The Wildcats won the sole game against the Commodores last season, 84-79. The Wildcats’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Commodores. Kansas State had a rate of 10.4, while Vanderbilt posted a mark of 17.8.
Dean Wade has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Kansas State.
Getting to the line could be rare for Kansas State in this matchup. Dating back to last season, the Wildcats rank 262nd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.239, while Vanderbilt ranks 37th in FTA rate allowed (0.242). Furthermore, the Commodores rank 52nd in offensive efficiency (110.1), while the Wildcats rank third in defensive efficiency (97.6).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Vanderbilt ranks 19th in blocks per game (3.8) while Kansas State ranks 160th (2.8).
The Wildcats rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Commodores rank 165th (34.0).
Kansas State ranks 35th in steals per game (8.0) while Vanderbilt ranks 161st (4.9).
The Commodores average 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 88th in the nation. The Wildcats rank 154th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Kansas State ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while Vanderbilt ranks 42nd (12.0).
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