The Vanderbilt Commodores (1-0) will travel to the Galen Center to take on the USC Trojans (1-0). The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. USC Trojans ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Trojans dismantled the Robert Morris Colonials 83-62, while the Commodores defeated the Winthrop Eagles 92-79.
The Commodores had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.619 vs. 0.463) and had a better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 14.2). The Trojans, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.281 vs. 0.129) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.588 vs. 0.379). USC’s Nick Rakocevic had a good outing, contributing 18 points and 16 rebounds. Simi Shittu fueled Vanderbilt with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The Trojans won the sole game between these two teams last year, 93-89. USC had a much better turnover percentage (7.5 vs. 18.8). Vanderbilt, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 14.7).
USC could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Trojans rank 38th in offensive efficiency, while Vanderbilt ranks 320th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season.
Vanderbilt vs. USC Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Vanderbilt, ATS Winner – Vanderbilt, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Vanderbilt ranks 15th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while USC ranks 234th (23.4).
- The Trojans rank 132nd in steals per game (6.3) while the Commodores rank 262nd (4.8).
- USC ranks 193rd in rebounds per game (34.8) while Vanderbilt ranks 248th (33.6).
- The Trojans rank 39th in assists per game (15.8) while the Commodores rank 247th (12.3).
- USC averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. Vanderbilt ranks 206th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
