South Carolina State Bulldogs at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Prediction 11/22/19

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The Vanderbilt Commodores (3-1) will be at home in Memorial Gym when they go head-to-head with the South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-2). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Odds

Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Commodores defeated the Austin Peay Governors 90-72, while the Bulldogs beat the Wilberforce Bulldogs 103-79.

South Carolina State played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.235) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.754 (above their season average of 0.444). Wilberforce was 0.060 and 0.560, respectively, for those same stats. The Commodores, meanwhile, had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.601) and held the Governors to an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.8 (below their season average of 37.6). Saben Lee had a solid performance for Vanderbilt, recording 19 points, nine assists and five rebounds. South Carolina State, meanwhile, was led by Zach Sellers, who put up 15 points.

This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Vanderbilt. Dating back to last season, Vanderbilt ranks 294th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the pesky defense of South Carolina State has forced the 88th-most turnovers in the nation (20.5 percent).

South Carolina State vs. Vanderbilt Free Pick

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

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Vanderbilt ranks 77th in blocks per game (4.1) while South Carolina State ranks 285th (1.6).
  • The Commodores rank 235th in assists per game (12.0) while the Bulldogs rank 274th (11.1).
  • Vanderbilt ranks 248th in steals per game (5.2) while South Carolina State ranks 268th (4.9).
  • The Commodores rank 111th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while the Bulldogs rank 312th (17.4).
  • Vanderbilt ranks 173rd in rebounds per game (35.4) while South Carolina State ranks 264th (33.4).