The Savannah State Tigers (3-5) will travel to Memorial Gym to go head-to-head with the Vanderbilt Commodores (4-1). The game can be seen on SEC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Savannah State Tigers at Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Commodores lost a tough one against the Kent State Golden Flashes, 77-75, while the Tigers were blown out by the Liberty Flames, 82-56.
Savannah State held Liberty to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.0 (below their season average of 27.3) while Vanderbilt had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 29.5). Vanderbilt rallied around Simi Shittu, who put up 20 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, John Grant Jr. fueled Savannah State with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The high-powered offense of Vanderbilt will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Savannah State. Dating back to last season, the Commodores rank 100th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 330th in defensive efficiency. The Commodores should have the edge on that end of the court. Contrasting paces will be on display in this battle. The up-tempo Tigers rank first in possessions per game, while the more methodical Commodores rank 296th.
Savannah State Tigers at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Vanderbilt ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while Savannah State ranks 329th (27.8).
- The Commodores rank 99th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Tigers rank 329th (47.9).
- Vanderbilt ranks 135th in blocks per game (3.5) while Savannah State ranks 201st in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Tigers rank fourth in steals per game (9.2) while the Commodores rank 287th (4.8).
- Vanderbilt ranks 67th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while Savannah State ranks 318th (20.8).
