It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Georgia Bulldogs (8-5, 0-1 SEC) welcome the Vanderbilt Commodores (9-4, 0-1 SEC) to Stegeman Coliseum. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Vanderbilt Commodores at Georgia Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The Commodores will be hoping for a similar result after beating the Winthrop Eagles in their last matchup, 92-79. Vanderbilt’s 0.619 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Winthrop, who had a rate of 0.463. Vanderbilt received a boost from Simi Shittu, who put up 18 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Bulldogs’ previous game, they dismantled the Savannah State Tigers, 110-76. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.271 vs. 0.011) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.650 vs. 0.403). With 15 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks, Georgia’s Nicolas Claxton had a good performance.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Bulldogs won the last game 78-62. The Bulldogs had a much better turnover percentage (6.4 vs. 15.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.219 vs. 0.140).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Vanderbilt should have a significant advantage. The Commodores defense ranks 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459), while the Georgia offense is ranked 146th in effective field goal percentage (0.523).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgia averages 42.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the NCAA. Vanderbilt ranks 120th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
The Commodores rank 105th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while the Bulldogs rank 201st in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
Vanderbilt ranks 44th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Georgia ranks 81st (12.2).
The Commodores rank 19th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Bulldogs rank 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6).
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The Commodores’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, down from 10.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
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