The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-12, 0-8 SEC) will attempt to put an end to their nine-game losing streak when they take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (13-8, 4-4 SEC) at Bud Walton Arena. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Prediction
The last time the Commodores played, they were beaten by the Missouri Tigers, 77-67. Missouri out-rebounded Vanderbilt. The Tigers had 11 offensive rebounds and 37 total rebounds, while the Commodores had two and 26, respectively. Aaron Nesmith was Vanderbilt’s leading scorer with 19 points on 4-for-9 shooting.
The Razorbacks barely escaped the No. 19 LSU Tigers in their last contest, 90-89. Arkansas had an effective field goal percentage of 0.692 (above their season average of 0.507). LSU, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (32-38; 84.2 percent). Daniel Gafford was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 11-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Razorbacks won the sole game against the Commodores last season, 72-54, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Arkansas had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.277). Vanderbilt, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (23-29; 79.3 percent).
This game should be a showdown of opposite styles. Arkansas has preferred an up-and-down style of play (25th in possessions per game), while Vanderbilt has been more methodical (127th in possessions per game). Also, the Commodores are among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking ninth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.307). The Razorbacks, meanhwile, rank 321st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.287).
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arkansas ranks 23rd in steals per game (8.2) while Vanderbilt ranks 213th (4.6).
The Razorbacks rank 19th in assists per game (16.7) while the Commodores rank 186th (12.4).
Vanderbilt ranks 95th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while Arkansas ranks 237th (25.1).
The Commodores rank 127th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Razorbacks rank 257th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
Arkansas ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.2) while Vanderbilt ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Commodores have been outscored by an average of 19.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Vanderbilt has defeated opponents by an average of 0.7 points.
During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (5.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
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