The Catamounts and Commodores are set to face off at 7:00 ET on SECN. The Commodores will host the game at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with the Commodores being the favored team playing at home against the Catamounts.

WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores -3

This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE VANDERBILT COMMODORES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Commodores.
  • Not only will Vanderbilt pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will Western Carolina Shock Everyone at Memorial Gymnasium (TN)?

After 10 games, Western Carolina has a record of 8-2. In away games, the Catamounts are 4-2 this season, while at home they are 2-0. As of today’s game, Western Carolina has a 4-4 ATS record. The Catamounts have gone 3-3 ATS on the road and 1-1 vs. the spread at home.

So far, Western Carolina’s games have averaged 142.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 143 points. The Catamounts have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 144 points per game.

Against USC Upstate, the Western Carolina had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 76.5 points per game. They scored 70 points and posted a field goal percentage of 47.5% in the game. Offensively, the Catamounts hold a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, placing them 93rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 256th in terms of percentage and 210th in three-pointers made.

In the current season, the Western Carolina defense has excelled, sitting 81st in the nation by allowing 67.1 points per game. Western Carolina’s three-point defense is currently 49th in the country at 5.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 37.1% of their shots vs. Western Carolina.

Will the Commodores Defense Show Up at Home?

As the Western Carolina Catamounts prepare to take on Vanderbilt, they come into the game with an overall record of 4-6. In their last ten home games, Vanderbilt has a record of 4-6, which includes games from last year. As of today’s game, Vanderbilt’s performance against the spread this season stands at 3-5. Looking at their last five games, the team is 1-4 vs. the spread.

Vanderbilt’s games have, on average, featured 143.9 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 141.8 points so far. The Commodores have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 133 points per game.

The Vanderbilt offense is coming off a game in which they scored 78 points vs. Alabama A&M. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.4% while connecting on 8 threes. Ezra Manjon is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.9 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Evan Taylor brings a PPG average of 10.1 into the game.

Currently, the Commodores’ defense holds the 183rd rank in the nation, allowing 73.0 points per game. Vanderbilt’s three-point defense is currently 145th in the country at 8.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.0% of their shots vs. Vanderbilt.