The Liberty Flames (3-0) head to Vanderbilt to take on the Commodores (3-0) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Liberty Flames at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Prediction
The Flames come in on a high note after topping the Kent State Golden Flashes in their last outing, 77-70. Liberty had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.598 vs. 0.449). Kent State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (26-37; 70.3 percent). Liberty received a boost from Caleb Homesley, who was the team’s leading scorer with 16 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
In the Commodores’ last game, they had no trouble getting past the Alcorn State Braves, 79-54. The Commodores had a much better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.091) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.516 vs. 0.364). Simi Shittu was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 9-for-11 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Vanderbilt ranks 300th in possessions per game (67.3) and Liberty is 340th (65.3) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Liberty ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Vanderbilt ranks 218th (3.9).
The Commodores rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while the Flames rank 219th (23.1).
Liberty ranks 101st in assists per game (14.5) while Vanderbilt ranks 229th (12.5).
The Flames rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while the Commodores rank 123rd (34.1).
Liberty ranks 151st in steals per game (6.1) while Vanderbilt ranks 258th (4.8).
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