Vanderbilt Commodores at Tennessee Volunteers Free Prediction 02/19/19

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The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-16, 0-12 SEC) and the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (23-2, 11-1 SEC) face off at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Commodores will attempt to put an end to their 13-game losing streak. The game will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Volunteers fell to the fifth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 86-69, while the Commodores were defeated by the Auburn Tigers, 64-53.

Vanderbilt had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 28.0) while Tennessee had a better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 14.0). Grant Williams played a pivotal role for Tennessee with 16 points and eight rebounds. Vanderbilt, meanwhile, received a boost from Aaron Nesmith, who contributed 24 points and 14 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Williams led the Volunteers to an 88-83 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 43 points. Tennessee did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (29-32; 90.6 percent). Vanderbilt, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.9 vs. 16.1).

Tennessee could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Tennessee ranks 22nd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.9 percent), while Vanderbilt forces the 34th-fewest turnovers (16.3 percent).

Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Tennessee Volunteers ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Tennessee ranks second in assists per game (19.6) while Vanderbilt ranks 216th (12.0).
  • The Volunteers average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. The Commodores rank 149th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
  • Tennessee ranks 161st in steals per game (5.8) while Vanderbilt ranks 226th (4.6).
  • The Commodores rank 121st in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while the Volunteers rank 267th (18.7).
  • Tennessee averages 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the NCAA. Vanderbilt ranks 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Volunteers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 16.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (10.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average).