The LSU Tigers will welcome in the Vanderbilt Commodores for the teams’ first meeting this go-round. The hosts aim to halt a cold streak, while Vandy has enjoyed a conference win streak of the like it hasn’t seen in eight years.
Let’s break this one down before making our Vanderbilt vs LSU prediction.
LSU Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Odds
LSU Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Matchup Information
LSU Tigers vs Vanderbilt Commodores
Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 7:00 PM ET.
How To Watch: SEC Network
LSU Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Scores
Liam Robbins totaled 24 points and pulled down a dozen rebounds, and Ezra Manjon made a layup with one second to go as Vanderbilt earned a 67-65 win over Auburn Saturday night.
Robbins went just 3-of-10 from the floor with a trey, but he converted 17 of his 20 free throws tries for the Commodores (15-12, 8-6).
Things have been trending up on the Vanderbilt Commodores schedule. The team has won five straight Southeastern Conference games for the first time since 2015. Against the Tigers, the lead changed hands 16 times and was tied on another 12 occasions.
Meanwhile, in the LSU Tigers game on the same night, LSU (12-15) trailed wire-to-wire in an 82-73 loss against South Carolina. The Tigers have now dropped 14 in a row and haven’t won since before the turn of the calendar year.
Cam Hayes led with 25 points for LSU in the defeat.
In the game, the Tigers had a season-low six turnovers. But the Gamecocks hit 15 treys, including the first five shots of the game, and the Tigers couldn’t take advantage at the charity stripe, hitting only 14 of 26 free throws.
LSU Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Analysis
The Tigers have posted a 9-7 record on their home hardwood. They have a 3-3 record in one-possession games, as well.
K.J. Williams has been one of the team’s more important college basketball players, putting up 16 points and 7.3 rebounds per outing for LSU. Derek Fountain has chipped in with 9.5 points and six rebounds per contest over the Tigers’ past ten games.
The Commodores are 8-6 against SEC foes this campaign. Vanderbilt is seventh in the SEC with 34.1 rebounds per game. They’re led by Liam Robbins (6.9 boards per contest) in that regard.
They’ve gone 6-4 over their last 10, averaging 68.4 points and 33.0 rebounds. They’ve shot 38.2% from the field during that time, while opponents have averaged 74.7 points.
There isn’t anything listed on the college basketball injury report for either side. Teams at the level typically try to keep things close to the vest.
LSU Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
- LSU: +116
- Vanderbilt: -140
Spread
- LSU (+2.5): -110
- Vanderbilt (-2.5): -110
Over/Under
- Total Points: Over 139.5 (-115); Under 139.5 (-105)
LSU Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Pick and Prediction
We’ve seen the NCAAB odds and now know this will be one of the more interesting NCAA basketball games today.
Being that the Commodores are tied for the longest active winning streak in the SEC — having beaten Ole Miss, No. 5 Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, and Auburn — Vanderbilt is peaking at the right time and climbing in the college basketball standings.
Combine that with the fact that LSU hasn’t done well on the NCAAB schedule at all, and our Vanderbilt vs LSU prediction seems like a really safe bet. The Tigers just haven’t been one of the more cohesive NCAA basketball teams this campaign.
At a time like this, when a team is making a push and going up against an opponent that isn’t as strong, it seems easy to make college basketball picks. While there’s always the chance that Vandy overlooks the tame Tigers, momentum is always a factor.
Vanderbilt might be a team to look for in future March Madness bets. They’ll continue their march toward the tournament with a win in the Bayou.
Without further ado, here is our Vanderbilt vs LSU prediction:
- Pick 1: Vanderbilt money line (-140)
- Pick 2: Vanderbilt spread (-110)
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