Missouri Tigers (8-13) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (5-15)
February 3, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Vanderbilt Commodores +1.5; Over/Under: 138.5
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The Missouri Tigers and Vanderbilt Commodores face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gym. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Missouri vs Vanderbilt prediction.
Bad Season for Missouri
The expectations were mixed heading into this season for Missouri, but they have been nothing but a disappointment. They currently sit with an 8-13 record overall and they have lost eight games in a row. In the last game against Arkansas, Missouri scored 84 points, but the defense gave up 91 points and that led to the defeat. Missouri on the season is averaging 74.1 points while the defense is giving up 74.3 points per game. Sean East II is averaging 16 points while shooting 52.3 percent from the field. In this game, Missouri is going to need the defense to step up here.
Another Bad Season for Vanderbilt
It’s another bad season for Vanderbilt and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Vanderbilt scored only 54 points against Auburn while the defense gave up 81 points. The top offensive player for Vanderbilt was Ven-Allen Lubin who finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Vanderbilt on the season is averaging 66.3 points while their defense is giving up 72.5 points per game. The defense is ranked 204th in the league but in this game, it’s going to be about the offense finding success. Ezra Manjon is averaging 14.6 points while shooting 44.7 percent from the field.
Missouri vs Vanderbilt Betting Prediction
There are a lot better games to bet on Saturday, but I do think there is some value with Missouri in the last game. Missouri on the season is averaging 74.1 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This Vanderbilt offense has been inconsistent and I expect they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Back Missouri to cover the spread here.
