In this article we will formulate a Vanderbilt vs Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 27th at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Preview
The Vanderbilt Commodores are 17-3 (4-3) this season after they defeated Mississippi State by a score of 88-56 in their last game. Vanderbilt led 51-30 at halftime and they held Mississippi State to just 26 points in the second half in the win. The Commodores shot 54% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 91% on free throws in the game. Tyler Tanner led Vanderbilt with 24 points and five assists, while Duke Miles added 17 points and four assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Vanderbilt lost to Arkansas by a score of 93-68 and Florida by a score of 98-94. The Commodores have scored 90.1 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 18.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.0 points against per game this season. Tyler Tanner is averaging 17.4 points and 5.3 assists per game, while Duke Miles is averaging 16.6 points and 4.3 assists per game for the Commodores. Vanderbilt is shooting 49.3% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this season.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats are 14-6 (5-2) this year after they defeated Ole Miss by a score of 72-63 in their last game. Kentucky led 29-23 at halftime and they scored 43 points in the second half to secure the win. The Wildcats shot 36% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Otega Oweh led Kentucky with 23 points and one rebound, while Collin Chandler added 12 points and seven rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Kentucky defeated Texas by a score of 85-80 and Tennessee by a score of 80-78. The Wildcats have scored 82.5 points per game with 38.3 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.3 points against per game this season. Otega Oweh is averaging 16.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Denzel Aberdeen is averaging 12.3 points and 3.2 assists per game for the Wildcats. Kentucky is shooting 47.3% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this season.
Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win
- Vanderbilt has won 19 of its last 20 games at Memorial Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Kentucky has lost each of its last six night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Vanderbilt has won the first half in each of its last eight games at Memorial Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won 17 of its last 19 night games against Vanderbilt.
- Vanderbilt has lost each of its last six Tuesday games.
- Vanderbilt has lost the first half in seven of its last eight home night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Vanderbilt’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Seven of Kentucky’s last eight games at Memorial Gymnasium have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Vanderbilt ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.1).
- Vanderbilt ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.8).
- Kentucky ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.64).
- Kentucky ranks T40th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.7).
Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Prediction
Kentucky comes into this matchup on a nice winning streak and they have scored 80+ in three of their last five games, but they will be on the road here. The Wildcats are shooting 47% from the field, but they have allowed at least 78 points in two of their last three games. Vanderbilt has lost three of their last four, but they play their best basketball at home. The Commodores are shooting 49% from the field, but they have allowed at least 93 points in two of their last three. I think this game could go either way, so I will take the points with Kentucky.