The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-11, 0-7 SEC) and the Missouri Tigers (10-9, 1-6 SEC) go head-to-head at Mizzou Arena. The Commodores will try to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Vanderbilt Commodores at Missouri Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last game. The Tigers fell to the Auburn Tigers, 92-58, while the Commodores were defeated by the seventh-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 87-52.
Vanderbilt held Kentucky to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 38.0) while Missouri had a better free throw rate (0.161 vs. 0.145). Jeremiah Tilmon put together a good performance for Missouri with 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt was lifted by Saben Lee, who recorded 15 points and five assists.
The Tigers won the only game between these two teams last season, 74-66. Missouri’s 0.222 free throw rate was their largest strength over Vanderbilt, who had a rate of 0.089. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The physical Vanderbilt offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this showdown. The Commodores currently rank 13th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.302, while Missouri ranks 202nd in FTA rate allowed (0.234).
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Vanderbilt ranks 184th in assists per game (12.5) while Missouri ranks 248th (10.8).
- The Commodores rank 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Tigers rank 157th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
- Vanderbilt ranks 54th in blocks per game (4.2) while Missouri ranks 82nd in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
- The Commodores have been outscored by an average of 18.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Vanderbilt has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
