The Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-8, 5-4 SEC) welcome the Vanderbilt Commodores (9-13, 1-8 SEC) to Humphrey Coliseum. The Commodores can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and will air on SEC Network.
Vanderbilt Commodores at Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs fell to the 15th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 80-72, while the Commodores beat the 18th-ranked LSU Tigers, 99-90.
The Commodores had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.672 (above their season average of 0.501) and had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 16.9). Mississippi State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 28.1). Robert Woodard II played well for Mississippi State with 15 points and seven rebounds. Vanderbilt was led by Saben Lee, who recorded 33 points and six assists.
The Bulldogs won the only contest between these two teams last year, 71-55. The Bulldogs’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Commodores. Mississippi State had a rate of 30.3, while Vanderbilt posted a mark of 18.9. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The prolific offense of Mississippi State (24th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 111.1) will clash against the porous defense of Vanderbilt (303rd in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 105.5). The Bulldogs figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Vanderbilt Commodores at Mississippi State Bulldogs Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Mississippi State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Vanderbilt ranks 48th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Mississippi State ranks 286th (16.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 19th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Commodores rank 69th (3.8).
- Mississippi State averages 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 140th in the country. Vanderbilt ranks 151st in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 53rd in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Commodores rank 250th (33.0).
- Vanderbilt ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Mississippi State ranks 152nd (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Commodores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 1.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
