The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-11) look to snap their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores (8-3) at Memorial Gym. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, December 31, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Prediction
The Bulldogs come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the St. Andrews Presbyterian Knights in their last matchup, 87-47. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.4 vs. 5.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 19.4). UNC Asheville received a boost from Devon Baker, who was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
In the Commodores’ previous matchup, they were victorious over the Winthrop Eagles, 92-79. Vanderbilt’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Winthrop. The Commodores had a rate of 0.619, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.463. With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Vanderbilt’s Simi Shittu had a solid game.
After the Commodores won the sole contest against the Bulldogs last season, 79-76, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Getting to the free throw line was one of Vanderbilt’s biggest advantages. They had 29 free throw attempts, while UNC Asheville had 15.
Vanderbilt should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Commodores currently rank 62nd in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs rank 281st in defensive efficiency.
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Prediction: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Vanderbilt ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (40.4) while UNC Asheville ranks 226th (30.2).
The Commodores rank 40th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Bulldogs rank 175th (17.5).
Vanderbilt ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.9) while UNC Asheville ranks 98th (3.2).
The Bulldogs rank 75th in steals per game (6.6) while the Commodores rank 117th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Vanderbilt averages 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. UNC Asheville ranks 111th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.0, up from 15.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 81.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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