Auburn Tigers at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Prediction 02/16/19

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The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-15, 0-11 SEC) and the Auburn Tigers (16-8, 5-6 SEC) square off at Memorial Gym. The Commodores will attempt to snap their 12-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Auburn Tigers at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Commodores fell to the Florida Gators, 66-57, while the Tigers were defeated by the Ole Miss Rebels, 60-55.

Auburn did a fantastic job of making free throws (18-23; 78.3 percent) while Vanderbilt held Florida to an effective field goal percentage of 0.377 (below their season average of 0.495). Aaron Nesmith had a solid performance for Vanderbilt, contributing 26 points and nine rebounds. Auburn was lifted by Chuma Okeke, who contributed 23 points and 11 rebounds.

The Tigers won the sole game between these two teams last season, 93-81. Auburn had a better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 20.7). Vanderbilt, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (15-19; 78.9 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The aggressive Vanderbilt offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Commodores currently rank sixth in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.306, while Auburn ranks 287th in FTA rate allowed (0.264).

Auburn at Vanderbilt Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Auburn ranks eighth in steals per game (9.1) while Vanderbilt ranks 217th (4.8).
  • The Tigers rank fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while the Commodores rank 119th (23.2).
  • Auburn ranks 76th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Vanderbilt ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
  • The Tigers rank 44th in assists per game (15.4) while the Commodores rank 199th (12.2).
  • Auburn averages 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. Vanderbilt ranks 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.8, down from 13.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (11.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average).