The Vanderbilt Commodores (2-0) take on the Alcorn State Braves (1-1) at Memorial Gym. The game will air on SEC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Alcorn State Braves vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Prediction
The Braves come in on a high note after dismantling the Blue Mountain College Toppers in their last game, 79-55. Alcorn State’s 15.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Blue Mountain College, who had a mark of 30.4. Alcorn State received a boost from Maurice Howard, who was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
In the Commodores’ last game, they beat the USC Trojans, 82-78. The Commodores had a much better free throw rate (0.268 vs. 0.123) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.444 vs. 0.420). With 14 points and 15 rebounds, Simi Shittu had a good performance for Vanderbilt.
The Commodores won the only contest against the Braves last season, 92-51. The Commodores had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 vs. 14.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 18.6).
The physical Vanderbilt offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Commodores rank 73rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.267, while Alcorn State ranks 294th in FTA rate allowed (0.273) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Alcorn State vs. Vanderbilt Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Vanderbilt ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while Alcorn State ranks 245th (23.7).
The Commodores rank 70th in assists allowed per game (12.1) while the Braves rank 233rd (14.4).
Vanderbilt ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Alcorn State ranks 178th (6.4).
The Commodores rank 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while the Braves rank 251st (37.0).
Alcorn State ranks 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Vanderbilt ranks 229th (4.1).
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