The eighth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (16-3, 5-1 SEC) travel to Memorial Gym to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (9-10, 0-6 SEC). The Wildcats have won their last six games, while the Commodores have lost seven games in a row. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Kentucky Wildcats at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Commodores lost big to the Oklahoma Sooners, 86-55, while the Wildcats beat the ninth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 71-63.
The Wildcats knocked down 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and held the Jayhawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.0 (below their season average of 29.2). Vanderbilt, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.140 vs. 0.108). Vanderbilt was lifted by Saben Lee, who had 24 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, PJ Washington played a pivotal role for Kentucky with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Ashton Hagans led the Wildcats to a 56-47 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 15 points. Kentucky out-rebounded Vanderbilt. The Wildcats had 12 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Commodores had seven and 21, respectively.
A focal point for the Vanderbilt offense is getting to the free throw line. The Commodores rank 11th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.306), but Kentucky is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 46th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.186).
Kentucky Wildcats at Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kentucky ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (29.2) while Vanderbilt ranks 170th (35.5).
- The Wildcats rank 89th in steals per game (6.8) while the Commodores rank 94th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- The Commodores rank 122nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Wildcats rank 277th (17.2).
- Kentucky averages 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the nation. Vanderbilt ranks 117th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, down from 12.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 62.2 points per game (13.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
