It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Vanderbilt Commodores (6-12, 1-5 SEC) welcome the LSU Tigers (11-6, 2-3 SEC) to Memorial Gym. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
LSU Tigers at Vanderbilt Commodores Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Georgia Bulldogs, 61-60. Georgia out-rebounded LSU. The Bulldogs had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. six), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 21) and total rebounds (38 vs. 27). LSU’s Skylar Mays put together a good performance, finishing with 11 points and seven rebounds.
The Commodores were blown out by the Mississippi State Bulldogs in their last matchup, 80-62. Mississippi State won the rebounding battle. The Bulldogs had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. three) and total rebounds (37 vs. 29). Vanderbilt’s Ejike Obinna had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Vanderbilt ranks 307th in possessions per game (67.0) and LSU is 273rd (68.0). Moreover, the Tigers rank 20th in offensive efficiency (117.3), while the Commodores rank 276th in defensive efficiency (107.2).
After the Commodores won the sole contest against the Tigers last season, 96-89, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Commodores made 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 19.7).
LSU Tigers at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Vanderbilt ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while LSU ranks 211th (23.8).
The Tigers rank 49th in steals per game (7.5) while the Commodores rank 179th (5.0).
LSU ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Vanderbilt ranks 124th (4.0).
The Commodores rank 24th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Tigers rank 49th (11.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 8.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
