The Vanderbilt Commodores (4-1) meet the Savannah State Tigers (3-5) at Memorial Gym. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Savannah State Tigers at Vanderbilt Commodores Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last outing, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Liberty Flames, 82-56. Liberty’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Savannah State. The Flames had a rate of 0.143 (below their season average of 0.203), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.062 (below their season average of 0.185). John Grant Jr. was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
The Commodores lost a tough one against the Kent State Golden Flashes in their last matchup, 77-75. Kent State’s 11.0 turnover percentage was the team’s largest strength over Vanderbilt, who had a rate of 17.7. The Golden Flashes’ mark was better than their season average of 13.4. With 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Simi Shittu was Vanderbilt’s leading scorer.
The prolific offense of Vanderbilt will clash against the mid-tier defense of Savannah State. Since the 2017-18 season, the Commodores rank 100th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 330th in defensive efficiency. The Commodores should have the advantage on that side of the ball. It will also be a showdown of opposite styles as the quick-paced Tigers rank first in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Commodores rank 296th.
Savannah State at Vanderbilt Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Vanderbilt ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while Savannah State ranks 329th (27.8).
The Tigers rank fourth in steals per game (9.2) while the Commodores rank 287th (4.8).
Vanderbilt ranks 67th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while Savannah State ranks 318th (20.8).
The Commodores rank 99th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Tigers rank 329th (47.9).
Vanderbilt averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 135th in the NCAA. Savannah State ranks 201st in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
*****
