The Vanderbilt Commodores (4-0) try to stay unbeaten when they challenge the Kent State Golden Flashes (4-1) at Memorial Gym. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Vanderbilt Commodores Free Prediction
The Golden Flashes will be hoping for a similar outcome after blowing out the Savannah State Tigers in their last outing, 104-84. The Golden Flashes knocked down 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.455 (below the 0.520 mark opponents have averaged against Kent State this season). Kent State was lifted by Antonio Williams, who was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
In the Commodores’ last matchup, they defeated the Liberty Flames, 79-70. The Commodores had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.346 (above their season average of 0.232) and held the Flames to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 27.7). Darius Garland was the game’s high scorer with 33 points on 12-for-18 shooting from the field.
Vanderbilt figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Commodores rank 99th in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Flashes rank 208th in defensive efficiency.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Vanderbilt ranks 17th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Kent State ranks 175th (22.2).
The Golden Flashes rank 109th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Commodores rank 222nd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Kent State ranks 179th in steals per game (6.0) while Vanderbilt ranks 276th (4.9).
The Commodores rank 245th in assists per game (12.4) while the Golden Flashes rank 254th (12.3).
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