Vanderbilt Commodores at Alabama Crimson Tide Free Prediction 02/23/19

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The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-17, 0-13 SEC) and the Alabama Crimson Tide (15-11, 6-7 SEC) go head-to-head at Coleman Coliseum. The Commodores will try to snap their 14-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Vanderbilt Commodores at Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Crimson Tide fell to the Texas A&M Aggies, 65-56, while the Commodores were defeated by the fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 58-46.

Vanderbilt had a better turnover percentage (17.0 vs. 15.5) while Alabama had a better turnover percentage (17.8 vs. 17.6). Alabama received a boost from Tevin Mack, who recorded 14 points. Aaron Nesmith played well for Vanderbilt, putting up 13 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Riley Norris led the Crimson Tide to a 77-67 victory. He notched a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Alabama had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 13.9). Vanderbilt, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.327 vs. 0.288).

The physical Alabama offense could be living from the free throw line in this matchup. The Crimson Tide rank 55th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.270, while Vanderbilt is among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 253rd-ranked FTA rate of 0.248).

Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Alabama averages 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 14th in the NCAA. Vanderbilt ranks 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Crimson Tide rank 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Commodores rank 65th (11.8).
  • The Crimson Tide rank 75th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Commodores rank 169th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
  • Alabama ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Vanderbilt ranks 119th (21.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
  • The Commodores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 1.2 for the season.