The Vanderbilt Commodores (8-6, 0-1 SEC) and their sensational offense welcome the Texas A&M Aggies (7-6, 1-1 SEC) and their superb defense. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020, and will air on SEC Network.
Texas A&M Aggies at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Commodores lost to the fifth-ranked Auburn Tigers, 83-79, while the Aggies were victorious over the Ole Miss Rebels, 57-47.
The Aggies made 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and held the Rebels to an effective field goal percentage of 0.358 (below their season average of 0.509). Vanderbilt, on the other hand, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.596 vs. 0.482). Aaron Nesmith played well for Vanderbilt with 18 points and seven rebounds. Josh Nebo had a good game for Texas A&M, finishing with 17 points and nine rebounds.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Texas A&M won 69-52. Texas A&M’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Vanderbilt. The Aggies had a rate of 0.596 while the Commodores posted a mark of 0.402. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Vanderbilt takes on the stingy defense of Texas A&M. The Commodores rank 27th in offensive efficiency, while the Aggies are 57th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Aggies are among the NCAA’s best at getting to the line, ranking 51st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.272). The Commodores, meanhwile, rank 306th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.272).
Texas A&M Aggies at Vanderbilt Commodores Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Texas A&M, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Vanderbilt ranks 61st in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Texas A&M ranks 249th (26.9).
- The Commodores rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Aggies rank 75th (3.8).
- The Commodores rank 103rd in assists per game (13.9) while the Aggies rank 233rd (10.6).
- Vanderbilt ranks 72nd in steals per game (7.6) while Texas A&M ranks 124th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Commodores have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Vanderbilt has defeated opponents by an average of 5.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 60.2 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 56.0 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
