The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-19, 0-15 SEC) and the Texas A&M Aggies (12-15, 5-10 SEC) battle at Reed Arena. The Commodores will attempt to snap their 16-game losing streak. The game will air on SEC Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Vanderbilt Commodores at Texas A&M Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Aggies fell to the 13th-ranked LSU Tigers, 66-55, while the Commodores were defeated by the Florida Gators, 71-55.
Vanderbilt had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 26.9) while Texas A&M held LSU to an effective field goal percentage of 0.364 (below their season average of 0.524). Texas A&M was led by Wendell Mitchell, who recorded 14 points. Meanwhile, Saben Lee played well for Vanderbilt, putting up 15 points and five assists.
The Aggies won the only contest between these two teams last season, 89-81. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Texas A&M’s largest strengths. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Vanderbilt had just 13. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Texas A&M should have a significant edge. The Aggies defense ranks 93rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.486), while the Vanderbilt offense is ranked 254th in effective field goal percentage (0.496). Additionally, the Commodores are among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 22nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.289). The Aggies, however, rank 47th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.192).
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Texas A&M Aggies Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Vanderbilt ranks 108th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while Texas A&M ranks 259th (26.0).
- The Aggies average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. The Commodores rank 164th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- Vanderbilt averages 11.9 assists per game, which ranks 213th in the NCAA. Texas A&M ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- The Aggies rank 102nd in steals per game (6.6) while the Commodores rank 225th (4.5).
- Vanderbilt averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 69th in the country. Texas A&M ranks 188th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The Commodores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 1.9 for the season.
