The USC Trojans (1-0) clash against the Vanderbilt Commodores (1-0) at the Galen Center. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. USC Trojans Betting Prediction
In the Commodores’ last outing, they defeated 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. Vanderbilt rallied around Simi Shittu, who had 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The Trojans won big over the Robert Morris Colonials in their last game, 83-62. The Trojans had a much better free throw rate (0.281 vs. 0.129) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.588 vs. 0.379). With 18 points and 16 rebounds, USC’s Nick Rakocevic played well.
The Trojans won the only contest against the Commodores last season, 93-89. The Trojans’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Commodores. USC had a rate of 7.5, while Vanderbilt posted a mark of 18.8.
USC could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense goes up against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Trojans rank 38th in offensive efficiency, while Vanderbilt ranks 320th in defensive efficiency since last season.
Vanderbilt Commodores at USC Trojans Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Vanderbilt ranks 15th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while USC ranks 234th (23.4).
The Trojans rank 39th in assists per game (15.8) while the Commodores rank 247th (12.3).
USC ranks 72nd in blocks per game (4.1) while Vanderbilt ranks 206th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
The Trojans rank 132nd in steals per game (6.3) while the Commodores rank 262nd (4.8).
USC ranks 193rd in rebounds per game (34.8) while Vanderbilt ranks 248th (33.6).
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