The Vanderbilt Commodores (1-0) will be at home in Memorial Gym when they clash against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (0-1). The game can be seen on SEC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 11, 2019.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Commodores had no trouble getting past the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 83-65, while the Islanders were blown out by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 82-49.
The Commodores had a much better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 20.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.607 vs. 0.457). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.289 vs. 0.161). Aaron Nesmith played a key role for Vanderbilt with 25 points. Meanwhile, Jashawn Talton led the way for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, putting up 14 points and seven rebounds.
The aggressive Vanderbilt offense could be living from the charity stripe in this battle. The Commodores rank 56th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.269, while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 330th in FTA rate allowed (0.289) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Vanderbilt ranks 119th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 280th (19.3).
- The Islanders rank 186th in assists per game (13.0) while the Commodores rank 255th (11.8).
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 138th in rebounds per game (36.0) while Vanderbilt ranks 191st in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
- The Islanders rank 176th in steals per game (6.0) while the Commodores rank 262nd (4.9).
- Vanderbilt ranks 74th in blocks per game (4.1) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
