The No. 11 Auburn Tigers (20-2, 8-1 SEC) will attempt to prolong their 12-game home winning streak when they meet the Vanderbilt Commodores (8-14, 2-7 SEC), who look to snap their eight-game road losing streak. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
Auburn opened as a 12.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 154 points.
Vanderbilt Commodores at Auburn Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Commodores’ last contest, they were defeated by the No. 21 Kentucky Wildcats, 83-81. Kentucky’s 10.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Vanderbilt, who had a rate of 17.8. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 17.1, while the Commodores’ was above the 14.7 mark opponents have averaged against Kentucky this season. Jeff Roberson was Vanderbilt’s high scorer with 23 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Tigers were victorious over the Ole Miss Rebels in their last contest, 79-70. The Tigers forced 17 turnovers, while the Rebels had a free throw rate of 0.246 (below the 0.287 mark opponents have averaged against Auburn this season). Bryce Brown was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
Auburn could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 17th in offensive efficiency, while Vanderbilt ranks 295th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Commodores are among the NCAA’s best at getting to the line, ranking 44th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.284). The Tigers, meanhwile, rank 305th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.285).
After the Commodores won the lone game against the Tigers last season, 80-61, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Vanderbilt launched 33 three pointers, making 14 of them (42.4 percent). Auburn was, on the other hand, 6-21 (28.6 percent).
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Auburn Tigers ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Vanderbilt ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while Auburn ranks 197th (23.5).
The Tigers rank 41st in steals per game (7.5) while the Commodores rank 214th (4.8).
Auburn ranks 20th in rebounds per game (39.9) while Vanderbilt ranks 187th (34.7).
The Tigers rank seventh in blocks per game (6.0) while the Commodores rank 139th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Vanderbilt ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Auburn ranks 59th (12.0).
Betting Trends:
The Commodores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 0.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 83.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
