The Liberty Flames (11-0) hope to remain undefeated when they square off against the Vanderbilt Commodores (6-2) at Memorial Gym. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Liberty Flames vs. Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Commodores defeated the Buffalo Bulls 90-76, while the Flames beat the Grand Canyon Antelopes 70-61.
Liberty played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.257) and a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 14.4). For those same stats, Grand Canyon had marks of 0.189 and 15.7, respectively. The Commodores, meanwhile, knocked down 22 of their 26 free throws (84.6 percent), while the Bulls had a turnover percentage of 17.5 (above their season average of 13.4). Saben Lee put together a solid outing for Vanderbilt with 25 points. Meanwhile, Caleb Homesley led the way for Liberty, recording 17 points and five rebounds.
The Commodores won the lone game between these two teams last season, 79-70. One of Vanderbilt’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 28 trips to the line, while Liberty went 16 times.
Vanderbilt might have difficulty putting up points as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Liberty ranks third in defensive efficiency, while the Commodores rank 189th in offensive efficiency dating back to last season. Moreover, the Flames rank 22nd in turnover percentage (16.8 percent), while the Commodores rank 298th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.5 percent).
Liberty Flames vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Liberty ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Vanderbilt ranks 133rd (35.1).
- The Flames rank first in assists allowed per game (9.3) while the Commodores rank 78th (11.8).
- The Flames rank 19th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Commodores rank 116th (6.5).
- Liberty ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Vanderbilt ranks 91st (3.3).