The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-13, 0-9 SEC) welcome the Alabama Crimson Tide (14-8, 5-4 SEC) to Memorial Gym. The Commodores will try to put an end to their 10-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Commodores lost a tough one against the Arkansas Razorbacks, 69-66, while the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 89-74.
The Crimson Tide had a much better free throw rate (0.276 vs. 0.141) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.512). Vanderbilt, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 28.3). Vanderbilt’s Joe Toye had a good game, finishing with 18 points. Alabama was lifted by Kira Lewis Jr., who put up 24 points and seven assists.
The Commodores won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 76-75. Vanderbilt had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 14.3). Alabama, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 15.5). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The physical Vanderbilt offense might be living from the free throw line in this showdown. The Commodores rank eighth in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.305, while Alabama ranks 114th in FTA rate allowed (0.213).
Alabama at Vanderbilt Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Alabama ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (38.6) while Vanderbilt ranks 147th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
- The Crimson Tide rank 38th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Commodores rank 92nd (12.3).
- The Commodores rank 50th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Crimson Tide rank 154th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Alabama ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Vanderbilt ranks 95th (21.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Commodores have been outscored by an average of 16.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Vanderbilt has defeated opponents by an average of 0.5 points.
