The Vanderbilt Commodores (8-12, 0-7 SEC) and the Florida Gators (12-8, 4-3 SEC) battle at Memorial Gym. The Commodores will try to snap their eight-game losing streak. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Florida Gators vs. Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Commodores fell to the 13th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 71-62, while the Gators were defeated by the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 78-71.
Florida forced Mississippi State into a turnover percentage of 20.1 (above the 16.6 mark opponents have averaged against Florida this season) while Vanderbilt had a better effective field goal percentage (0.472 vs. 0.491). Vanderbilt received a boost from Dylan Disu, who had 13 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks. Scottie Lewis had a good game for Florida, finishing with 17 points.
The Gators dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent matchup, Florida won 71-55. Making free throws was one of Florida’s largest strengths. They were 15-16 (93.8 percent), while the Commodores were just 7-14 (50.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The aggressive Vanderbilt offense could be living from the charity stripe in this battle. The Commodores rank 36th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.277, while Florida ranks 274th in FTA rate allowed (0.258). Additionally, the 60th-ranked offense of the Gators (offensive efficiency of 108.7) will square off against the 297th-ranked defense of the Commodores (defensive efficiency of 105.1).
Florida Gators at Vanderbilt Commodores Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Florida, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida ranks 111th in rebounds per game (36.6) while Vanderbilt ranks 236th (33.0).
- The Commodores rank 36th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while the Gators rank 83rd (20.4).
- Florida ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Vanderbilt ranks 70th (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Commodores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.2, up from 1.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gators have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (matching their season average).
