Drake Bulldogs vs Vanderbilt Commodores Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Drake vs Vanderbilt NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.

Drake vs Vanderbilt Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Commodores? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143 points, with Vanderbilt being favored by -3.5 over Drake.

Drake vs. Vanderbilt Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Drake Bulldogs at Vanderbilt Commodores
Where: Charleston at TD Arena
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Betting Odds VAND -3.5, DRAKE +143 | VAND -173 O/U 143

Bulldogs Preview: Will the Bulldogs Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Drake Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs picked up a 75-63 win over the Owls on Friday, November 22nd. Drake was a +3 underdog going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Drake led 32-28 at halftime and then outscored FAU 43-35 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game ended at 138, which was under the O/U line of 145.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Drake's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, and they connected on 76% of their free throws, going 19-for-25 from the line.

Mitch Mascari was a standout, hitting 6-of-8 from deep and finishing with 22 points. Bennett Stirtz added 17 points and 6 assists, while Leland Walker contributed 14 points and 5 assists.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Drake's defense gave up 63 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 27 shots to fall, a 55% success rate.

From three-point range, Drake held their opponents to 5 of 16 shooting, or 31%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they hit 18, good for 72%. Drake limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.

Commodores Preview: Will the Commodores Win at Home?

Vanderbilt improved to 4-1 on the season with a 76-60 home victory over Seton Hall on Friday. The Commodores entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 136 went over the pre-game line of 134.5.

Vanderbilt led 38-28 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring another 38 points while allowing 32.

Commodores Offense Breakdown

Vanderbilt's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.1%. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 37% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes on 27 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 10-for-12, good for 83.3%.

Tyler Nickel led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip, while Isaiah Coleman added 20 points, shooting 57.1% from deep. Devin McGlockton contributed 13 points, shooting 71.4% overall. The Commodores finished with 14 assists and 6 offensive rebounds.

Commodores Team Defense

Vanderbilt's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 66% of their attempts (18/27).

From beyond the arc, Vanderbilt's defense allowed 10 made threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts, shooting 83%. Vanderbilt gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Commodores Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Drake has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 73 points per game while allowing 69. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Vanderbilt has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 78 points per game while allowing 84. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
As the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-0.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Commodores have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.