The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-12, 0-8 SEC) visit Bud Walton Arena to clash against the Arkansas Razorbacks (13-8, 4-4 SEC). The Commodores will try to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Vanderbilt Commodores at Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Razorbacks won a close one over the 19th-ranked LSU Tigers, 90-89, while the Commodores were beaten by the Missouri Tigers, 77-67.
Arkansas launched 24 three pointers, making 13 of them (54.2 percent), while LSU was 5-24 (20.8 percent). Vanderbilt, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (20-26; 76.9 percent). Arkansas rallied around Daniel Gafford, who finished with 23 points and eight rebounds. Aaron Nesmith, meanwhile was a key piece for Vanderbilt with 19 points.
The Razorbacks won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 72-54. Arkansas made nine of their 17 three pointers (52.9 percent), while Vanderbilt was just 3-26 (11.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It will be a battle of contrasting paces as the fast-breaking Razorbacks will look to push the more half-court-oriented Commodores. The Razorbacks currently rank 25th in possessions per game while the Commodores are 127th. Moreover, the Commodores, who rank ninth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.307), will square off against the Razorbacks, who rank 321st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.287).
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas ranks 23rd in steals per game (8.2) while Vanderbilt ranks 213th (4.6).
- The Commodores average 36.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 127th in the country. The Razorbacks rank 257th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
- Arkansas averages 5.2 blocks per game, which is ranked 12th in the NCAA. Vanderbilt ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Razorbacks rank 19th in assists per game (16.7) while the Commodores rank 186th (12.4).
- Vanderbilt ranks 95th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while Arkansas ranks 237th (25.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (11.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.8 points per game (8.2 above their season average).
- The Razorbacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 5.4 for the season.
