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Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky
The Vanderbilt Commodores will travel to the Rupp Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats in an SEC matchup (7:00 p.m. ET, SECN). The Commodores have been red hot as of lately winning four of their last five games. They will look to gain momentum from their 88-72 win on Saturday against the Florida Gators. Meanwhile, the Wildcats are looking to continue their winning streak as they are on a four-game winning streak. On Saturday, Kentucky defeated the Auburn Tigers 86-54.
Vanderbilt Basketball
The Commodores are currently six games back from first place in the SEC standings. Vanderbilt is 16-13 on the season and 9-7 in conference play. The Commodores have struggled on the road as they are 4-6 this season as the away team. Look to see if Vanderbilt can fix their problems on the road when they travel to face Kentucky.
Vanderbilt has not really gotten a lot of production from their players this season. They only have two players averaging double digit points on the season. The Commodores this year have been led by senior forward Liam Robbins who leads the team in points and rebounds. Robbins is averaging 15.5 points and 7.1 rebounds a game on the season. He has gotten help from junior guard Tyrin Lawrence who is averaging 11.4 points a game on the season.
In their win against Florida at home, Robbins had a monster game finishing with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Senior guard Ezra Manjon also had a great game finishing with 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. In the win, the Commodores shot 51.7% from the field and 41.7% from the three-point line in the game.
Offensively, the Commodores have been averaging 72.0 points a game. Defensively, though they have been allowing teams to score an average of 71.9 points a game. Look to see if the Commodores can stop Kentucky’s offense.
Kentucky Basketball
With a 20-9 record on the season and an 11-5 record in conference play, the Wildcats are 4 games back of first place in the SEC standings. Kentucky has been great at home this year as they are 14-3 in the Rupp Arena. Look to see if the Wildcats can continue their dominant play at home against the Commodores.
Kentucky this year has been led by senior forward Oscar Tshiebwe who leads the team in points and rebounds. Tshiebwe is averaging 16.4 points and 12.8 rebounds a game on the season. He has gotten help from senior guard Antonio Reeves who is averaging 13.4 points a game on the season.
In their win against Auburn at home, Tshiebwe dominated finishing with 22 points and 17 rebounds. Reeves was right behind him finishing with 21 points. He shot 4-7 from the three-point line. Kentucky shot 56.1% from the field and 61.5% from the three-point line in the game.
Offensively, the Wildcats have been averaging 75.0 points a game. Defensively, though they have been solid only allowing teams to score an average of 67.2 points a game. Look to see if their defense can give the Commodores trouble offensively.
Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Betting Odds
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- Spread: Kentucky Wildcats -10
- Over/Under: 146.5
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Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky all-time series
The Commodores and the Wildcats have played each other 152 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Kentucky has the advantage in the series with a 115-37 record against Vanderbilt. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Jan. 24th when Kentucky won 69-53. In the win, Tshiebwe dominated finishing with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Reeves also had a great game as he was the leading scorer for the Wildcats finishing with 16 points.
Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Trends
– Vanderbilt is 7-3 ATS on the road this year.
– Kentucky is 5-3 ATS at home this year.
– The Commodores are 10-6 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Wildcats are 10-6 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Commodores are 7-8 ATS following a loss this year.
– The Wildcats are 8-11 ATS following a win this year.
Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Prediction
I like Vanderbilt in this spot. I think 10 points is way too much for Kentucky to have to cover. The Commodores have been hot as of late. Liam Robbins will help slow down Oscar Tshiebwe in the post. I think Kentucky wins, but Vanderbilt keeps it within 10 points. Kentucky wins 76-68 in this game.
Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Picks: The Vanderbilt Commodores cover the spread (-10).
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