Vanderbilt Faces Uphill Battle as They Take on Auburn in Rematch
In this content, two basketball teams are set to face off in the Yellowhammer State. Vanderbilt recently lost to Tennessee, but managed to cover the spread. Auburn, on the
Game outlook
In this content, two basketball teams are set to face off in the Yellowhammer State. Vanderbilt recently lost to Tennessee, but managed to cover the spread. Auburn, on the other hand, lost to Mississippi State despite being the favorite. The historical series between the teams shows Vanderbilt with a 67-46 advantage, but Auburn won their previous encounter this season. Currently, Auburn is the favored team with a betting line opening at -19 and the current line at -18.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Commodores +1,072 | Tigers -2,150
Spread: Commodores +18.5 (-110) | Tigers -18.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Auburn will win straight-up is 96%.
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt suffered their sixth consecutive loss and ninth loss out of their last ten games when they were defeated by the #5 ranked Tennessee team at home on Saturday. With this loss, Vanderbilt's overall record dropped to 5-14, and they currently rank 13th in the SEC with a conference record of 0-6. In the game against Tennessee, Vanderbilt had a rough start, trailing by as many as six points in the first half but managed to take a nine-point lead before halftime. However, they couldn't hold on to the lead, and with 12:21 left to play, they allowed a 10-0 run by Tennessee, putting them at a 58-48 deficit. Vanderbilt failed to close the gap and never got closer than seven points for the remainder of the game. Their shooting performance was subpar, with a field goal percentage of 36.7% and a three-point range percentage of eight out of 26 attempts. Additionally, they lost the rebounding battle 38-31. Despite the loss, Tyrin Lawrence led Vanderbilt in scoring with 21 points. Throughout the season, Vanderbilt has averaged 66.9 points per game, ranking them 328th in the nation. They also average 35.4 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game. Defensively, they are ranked 193rd, allowing an average of 72.1 points per game. Ezra Manjon leads the team in both scoring and assists, averaging 15.1 points and 3.9 assists per game. Tyrin Lawrence and Ven-Allen Lubin contribute to the scoring as well, with averages of 14.3 and 9.5 points per game, respectively. Other key players in the Vanderbilt rotation include Evan Taylor, Jason Rivera-Torres, Colin Smith, Tasos Kamateros, Paul Lewis, Isaiah West, Carter Lang, Jordan Williams, and Malik Presley. Collectively, the team is shooting 39.7% from the field and 70.9% from the free-throw line. In terms of rankings, Vanderbilt holds the 350th spot, with their offense ranking at 323rd, averaging 67.22 points per game. Their defense ranks 184th, allowing an average of 71.94 points per game. Their field goal percentage is at 39.92%, ranking 345th, while their free throw percentage is at 70.65%, ranking 😤😤 pic.twitter.com/Ctbra0rOct