Nevada Wolf Pack vs Vanderbilt Commodores Matchup

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

Vanderbilt vs Nevada Prediction

The Commodores and Wolf Pack are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPNU. The Wolf Pack will host the game at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149 points, with Nevada being favored by -3.5 over Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt vs. Nevada Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Vanderbilt Commodores at Nevada Wolf Pack
Where: Charleston at TD Arena
Date: Thursday, November 21st
Betting Odds NEVADA -3.5, VAND +151 | NEVADA -182 O/U 149

Commodores Preview: Can the Commodores Pull Off a Win at Charleston?

Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games

Vanderbilt picked up a 94-81 win over Jackson State on Saturday, November 16th, in a home game where they were -27.5 favorites. The Commodores didn’t cover the spread, but the game’s combined 175 points went over the O/U line of 152.

Vanderbilt led 52-36 at halftime, but they allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42 of their own.

Commodores Offense Breakdown

Vanderbilt's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a 52.4% field goal percentage. They connected on 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 65.1%. Their two-point shooting was even more impressive, hitting 68% of their attempts.

The Commodores dished out 23 assists, with Jason Edwards contributing 4. Edwards, Shannon Grant, and Marcus Watson Jr. each scored 16 points, with Grant also grabbing 10 rebounds. Tyler Nickel and Jayme Mitchell Jr. both added 15 points, with Nickel hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.

Commodores Team Defense

Vanderbilt's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 33 made baskets on 63 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Vanderbilt allowed 16 threes on 38 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they hit 12 free throws.

Wolf Pack Preview: Can the Wolf Pack Pull Off a Home Win?

Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game/Games

Nevada cruised to an 85-59 victory over Santa Clara on Saturday, November 16th, at home. Entering the game as 8-point favorites, the Wolf Pack covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 147.5.

Nevada took control early, leading 47-26 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they added 38 points while allowing 33, maintaining their strong play throughout the game.

Wolf Pack Offense Breakdown

Nevada's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points on 56.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks to 62.1% shooting on two-pointers and 47.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 19 threes.

Elijah Mahi led the way with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting, while Tré Coleman added 21 points, hitting 3-of-3 from deep. Nick Davidson contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds, and Brandon Love was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 and also grabbing 8 boards.

Wolf Pack Team Defense

Despite Nevada's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 59 points in their last game. The Wolf Pack allowed a 56% shooting performance, with 27 made field goals on 48 attempts.

From two-point range, the opposition shot 62%, hitting 18 of 29 shots. They also connected on 9 of 19 three-point attempts, good for 47%. Nevada sent them to the line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws, a 71% rate. The Wolf Pack gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Commodores vs Wolf Pack Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Vanderbilt has an ATS mark of 5-4-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 65 points per game.
Across their ten previous home games, Nevada has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 72 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Commodores have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
Nevada has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.