Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Commodores vs. Gamecocks CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(10-8) Vanderbilt Commodores vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (11-7)
Date: Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Colonial Life Arena, Colombia, South Carolina
CBB Betting ATS Odds: Vanderbilt +1.5 | South Carolina -1.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Vanderbilt +105 | South Carolina -125
CBB Betting Total: 136.5
The Vanderbilt Commodores will travel to Colombia to face off with the South Carolina Gamecocks for a Wednesday night SEC showdown.
Vanderbilt has actually been a better team away from home team so far, winning 4 of 6 road games this season. South Carolina is a very good home team with an 8-2 record at Colonial Life Arena.
These teams met earlier this month in Nashville with the Gamecocks escaping with a narrow 72-70 victory on January 8th.
Vanderbilt Commodores
Last Saturday, Vanderbilt lost its second road contest of the season when the team traveled to Gainesville. The Florida Gators defense clamped down on the Commodore’s offensively for a 61-42 lopsided win. The loss dropped Vanderbilt to 10-8 on the season and 2-4 in the SEC. The Dores’ shot just 13/45 (28.9%) from the field and 4/23 (17.4%) from deep.
After a close first half, Vanderbilt’s fate vs. Florida was sealed with a 12-0 Gator run to start the second half. In all, Florida outscored Vanderbilt 30-14 over the final 20 minutes of the game. Vanderbilt failed to have one double-digit scorer among their 41 points, a season-low.
Vanderbilt has a 4.3 point differential on the season and averages 68 points per game. The Commodores are not a good shooting team at just 40% for the season. They have, however, made 144 3pt field goals despite shooting the long ball at just 30%. Vanderbilt is a slightly below-average rebounding team but does have the ability to get to the basket, averaging 15 free throws per game.
South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina lost three straight games before pulling out a victory over Georgia on Saturday at home. The Gamecocks trailed 36-42 at halftime but flipped the script in the second half and dominated the Bulldogs to win 83-66. The win moves the Gamecocks to 11-7 on the season and just 2-4 in the SEC.
The Gamecocks held the Bulldogs to just 39% shooting overall and 25% from the 3pt line. In addition, South Carolina forced 18 Bulldog turnovers in the win, turning a 7 point halftime deficit into an 17 point victory. Erik Stevenson led the Gamecocks with a team high 20 points and Keyshawn Bryant added 19 points.
Like Vanderbilt, South Carolina is a below-average shooting team at just 43% for the season. They have also drilled 125 3pt field goals at just 32%. They are a better rebounding team than the Commodores, averaging 40 rebounds per game.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Vanderbilt is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning record
- South Carolina is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games
- South Carolina is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record
4* Free Vanderbilt Commodores vs. South Carolina Gamecocks CBB Betting Pick: Vanderbilt ML
At first glance, South Carolina appears to be the stronger team in this game based on record and their strong home record of 8-2. Digging deeper, however, and I lean towards Vanderbilt.
The Commodores are a better outside shooting team with nearly 150 3pt field goals on the season which will force South Carolina to come out and play them. When this happens, the Commodores can expose the interior defense of the Gamecocks. South Carolina is giving up over 16 free throws per contest, which will play right into Vanderbilt’s hands who average 15 free throw attempts per game.
Tight games like these come down to turnovers and free throws, both of which leans in the favor on the road underdog Vandy.
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