The North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-1) go head-to-head against the Vanderbilt Commodores (5-1) at AmericanAirlines Arena. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Odds
In their last game, the Commodores had no trouble getting past the Savannah State Tigers, 120-85, while the Wolfpack lost to the 22nd-ranked Wisconsin Badgers, 79-75.
Vanderbilt dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.313 (above their season average of 0.260) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 32.0). For those same stats, Savannah State was 0.120 and 22.9, respectively. North Carolina State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 24.2). Aaron Nesmith played well for Vanderbilt with 20 points and 13 rebounds. North Carolina State, meanwhile, was led by Torin Dorn, who recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The physical Vanderbilt offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this matchup. Dating back to 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). Furthermore, the Wolfpack rank 16th in offensive efficiency (115.5), while the Commodores rank 305th in defensive efficiency (109.0).
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Carolina State ranks 33rd in steals per game (7.6) while Vanderbilt ranks 276th (4.9).
- The Wolfpack rank 106th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Commodores rank 220th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Wolfpack rank 22nd in assists per game (16.4) while the Commodores rank 213th (12.9).
- Vanderbilt ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while North Carolina State ranks 180th (21.7).
