Kentucky Wildcats vs. Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Prediction 02/11/20

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The 12th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (18-5, 8-2 SEC) will be at Memorial Gym to square off against the Vanderbilt Commodores (9-14, 1-9 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN.

Kentucky Wildcats at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Odds

In their last game, the Commodores lost to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 80-70, while the Wildcats beat the Tennessee Volunteers, 77-64.

The Wildcats had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.501) and had a free throw rate of 0.478 (above their season average of 0.339). Vanderbilt, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 20.0). Saben Lee had a good outing for Vanderbilt with 20 points and six steals. Kentucky, meanwhile, was led by Tyrese Maxey, who put up 15 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Nick Richards led the Wildcats to a 71-62 win. He notched a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Wildcats’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Commodores. Kentucky had a rate of 32.3, while Vanderbilt posted a mark of 22.9.

The physical Vanderbilt offense could be living from the free throw line in this battle. The Commodores currently rank 35th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.280, while Kentucky ranks 174th in FTA rate allowed (0.222).

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Vanderbilt ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Kentucky ranks 295th (14.5).
  • The Wildcats rank 20th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Commodores rank 92nd in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
  • Kentucky ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Vanderbilt ranks 48th (5.5).
  • The Wildcats rank 77th in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Commodores rank 251st (32.9).
  • Kentucky ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Vanderbilt ranks 165th (13.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 9.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (4.2 above their season average).