The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-4, 0-1 SEC) will be at Stegeman Coliseum to challenge the Georgia Bulldogs (8-5, 0-1 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Georgia Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bulldogs won big over the Savannah State Tigers 110-76, 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). Georgia, meanwhile, played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.271 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.650. Savannah State recorded marks of 0.011 and 0.403, respectively, for those same stats. Georgia received a boost from Nicolas Claxton, who put up 15 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. Simi Shittu fueled Vanderbilt with 18 points and 10 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 Bulldogs won 78-62. The Bulldogs’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Commodores. Georgia had a rate of 6.4, while Vanderbilt posted a mark of 15.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Vanderbilt should have a substantial edge. The Commodores defense ranks 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459), while the Georgia offense is ranked 146th in effective field goal percentage (0.523).
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Georgia Bulldogs Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgia, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia averages 42.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the country. Vanderbilt ranks 120th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
- The Commodores rank 19th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Bulldogs rank 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6).
- The Commodores rank 105th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while the Bulldogs rank 201st in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
- Vanderbilt ranks 44th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Georgia ranks 81st (12.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
- The Commodores’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, down from 10.9 for the season.
