SMU Mustangs vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Free Prediction 01/04/20

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It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the SMU Mustangs (10-2) travel to Vanderbilt to play the Commodores (8-4). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and can be seen on SEC Network.

SMU Mustangs at Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Commodores defeated the Davidson Wildcats 76-71, while the Mustangs had no trouble getting past the South Florida Bulls 82-64.

The Mustangs had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.518), while the Bulls had a free throw rate of 0.094 (below their season average of 0.210). The Commodores, on the other hand, had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.532 (above their season average of 0.255) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (above their season average of 29.2). Vanderbilt rallied around Scotty Pippen Jr., who had 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Isiaha Mike had a solid performance for SMU, putting up 24 points.

It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the country’s top offenses square off. Vanderbilt ranks 39th with 111.5 points per 100 possessions and SMU is 21st (112.7).

SMU Mustangs at Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Vanderbilt ranks 60th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while SMU ranks 238th (26.5).
  • The Commodores average 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 90th in the country. The Mustangs rank 169th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
  • Vanderbilt ranks 50th in steals per game (8.3) while SMU ranks 119th (6.5).
  • The Mustangs rank 29th in rebounds per game (40.7) while the Commodores rank 164th (35.3).
  • Vanderbilt ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while SMU ranks 98th (3.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Mustangs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 10.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average).