LSU Tigers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Matchup

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

Vanderbilt vs LSU Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Commodores and Tigers. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Get ready to place your bets! Vanderbilt is favored by -2.5 in this Southeastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 156.5 points.

Vanderbilt vs. LSU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Vanderbilt Commodores at LSU Tigers
Where: Baton Rouge at Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds VAND -2.5, VAND -136 | LSU +112 O/U 156.5

Commodores Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Commodores?

Vanderbilt improved to 12-1 on the season with a dominant 100-56 win over New Orleans on Monday. Playing at home, the Commodores were heavy favorites at -35 and covered the spread with ease.

Vanderbilt led 51-28 at halftime and kept the pressure on in the second half, outscoring the Privateers 49-28. The game’s total points fell just short of the 159.5 over/under line, finishing at 156.

Commodores Offense Breakdown

Vanderbilt's offense put up 100 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.6%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 14 of 15 attempts (93.3%). The Commodores also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 22 assists.

Tyler Nickel led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 threes, while James White added 18 points despite shooting just 35.3% overall. Devin McGlockton was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 2 for 2 from deep, and added 10 rebounds. Tyler Tanner contributed 16 points in 18 minutes, shooting 66.7% from both the field and three-point range.

Commodores Team Defense

Vanderbilt’s defense gave up 56 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field on 36 of 76 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 22 for 42 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Vanderbilt’s opponents hit 14 of 34 attempts, good for 41%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 shots for 93%. Vanderbilt gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Tigers Preview: Does LSU Have What it Takes at Home?

LSU improved to 11-2 on the season with a dominant 110-45 win over Mississippi Valley State on Sunday. The Tigers were heavy favorites at -40.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.

LSU jumped out to a 55-13 lead by halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring another 55 points while allowing 32.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

LSU's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 110 points with a field goal percentage of 65.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 74.3%, thanks in part to their 87.2% shooting on two-pointers (34/39). From beyond the arc, they hit 38.7%, making 12 of 31 attempts.

Cam Carter led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 55.6% from three-point range (5/9). Vyctorius Miller added 20 points and 5 rebounds, hitting 69.2% of his shots. The team dished out 26 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 6 of 12 attempts.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite the defensive struggles, LSU's offense put up 45 points in their last game, shooting 65% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, converting 87% of their two-point attempts, going 34/39.

From beyond the arc, the Tigers hit 12 of their 31 three-point shots, good for 38%. They also went 6/12 from the free-throw line. On the boards, they gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Commodores vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Commodores have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 71 points per game in these contests.
Through their last ten home games, LSU has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 74 points per game.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Tigers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
As the betting favorite, the Commodores have an ATS record of 5-0 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.