The 10th-ranked LSU Tigers (25-5, 15-2 SEC) welcome the Vanderbilt Commodores (9-21, 0-17 SEC) to Pete Maravich Assembly Center as the regular season comes to a close. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. LSU Tigers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers edged the Florida Gators, 79-78, while the Commodores got blown out by the Arkansas Razorbacks, 84-48.
LSU’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Tigers had 20 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Gators had 11 and 36, respectively. Vanderbilt, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.3 (above their season average of 28.1). LSU was lifted by Emmitt Williams, who finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Yanni Wetzell played a pivotal role for Vanderbilt with seven points and 11 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Tigers won 88-78. Getting to the free throw line was one of LSU’s biggest advantages. They made 26 trips to the line, while Vanderbilt went just 11 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
LSU appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Tigers currently rank 32nd in offensive efficiency, while Vanderbilt ranks 230th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Commodores rank 301st in turnover percentage (20.8 percent), while the Tigers rank 58th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.3 percent).
Vanderbilt Commodores at LSU Tigers Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – LSU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- LSU ranks fifth in steals per game (9.3) while Vanderbilt ranks 226th (4.5).
- The Commodores rank 121st in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Tigers rank 170th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
- LSU ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Vanderbilt ranks 75th (12.0).
- The Tigers rank 26th in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Commodores rank 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
- LSU averages 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. Vanderbilt ranks 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 8.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 53.4 points per game (15.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
