Vanderbilt at Missouri College Football Picks and Predictions 11/10/2018

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Faurot Field

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Faurot Field is the venue for the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Missouri as 15.5 point favorites. The Tigers are 5-4-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 5-3-1. The Commodores are 5-4-0 ATS and their over/under record is 3-6-0.

Valuable Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Trends

The Vanderbilt Commodores are 3-6-0 against the over/under

The Vanderbilt Commodores are 5-4-0 against the spread

Important Missouri Tigers Betting Trends

The Missouri Tigers are 5-3-1 against the over/under

The Missouri Tigers are 5-4-0 against the spread

Key Vanderbilt Commodores Injuries

11/04/18 LB Charles Wright Leg is questionable Saturday vs Missouri
11/04/18 TE Sam Dobbs Leg is questionable Saturday vs Missouri
09/28/18 WR Cam Johnson Leg is out for season
09/08/18 TE Turner Cockrell Medical is out indefinitely
08/06/18 QB Deuce Wallace Suspension is out for season

Key Missouri Tigers Injuries

11/04/18 TE Albert Okwuegbunam Shoulder is questionable Saturday vs Vanderbilt
11/04/18 DL Rashad Brandon Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Vanderbilt
11/04/18 RB Tyler Badie Foot is questionable Saturday vs Vanderbilt
10/28/18 TE Kendall Blanton Knee is out indefinitely
09/15/18 LB Noah Robinson Suspension is out indefinitely
08/15/18 TE Messiah Swinson ACL is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Vanderbilt Commodores have run for 1,380 yards as a unit, which ranks 83rd in the nation. They've run 301 times, averaging 4.6 yards per rush as a unit. The Commodores have been penalized on offense 50 times for 371 yards so far this year, which has them 88th in the country in penalties. They are 92nd in Division 1 in points scored with 230. They have run 573 plays this year for 3,455 yards, which ranks them 68th in the nation in total offense. The Commodores average 6 yards per play, which is 53rd in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 184 1st downs this season, ranking them 78th overall as an offensive unit. Kyle Shurmur has completed 159 throws while attempting 265 passes for a completion percentage of 60%. He has passed for 2,037 yards this year. He averages 7.9 adjusted yards per throw and 7.7 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 138.2.

Defensive Statistics

The Commodores rush defense has given up 371 attempts for 1,770 yards this season, putting them in 97th place in the country against the run. They have had 64 penalties for 553 yards on defense this year. That places them 92nd in Division 1. Vanderbilt is 57th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 226. They have given up a total of 3,712 yards on D, which is 79th in the nation. The Commodores are 84th in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Opponent offenses have completed 169 throws on 265 attempts against the Vanderbilt Commodores defense this season, ranking them 74th and 45th in the country. The Vanderbilt pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,942 yards in the air, which is 51st overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Vanderbilt Commodores have tried 15 field goals this year and made 9, which is 76th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 60%. Vanderbilt Commodores kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 29 for 29 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,694 yards on 38 punts, averaging 45 yards per punt. That ranks them 17th in the NCAA in punting average. Vanderbilt is 76th in the country in punt returns with 13. They've totaled 131 punt return yards and average 10.1 yards per return, which is 52nd in D-1. They have returned 23 kicks for 433 yards on special teams, which puts them 57th in kick return yardage. The Commodores average 19 yards per kick return and they are 83rd in the nation in all-purpose yards with 4,019.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Tigers are 28th in Division 1 in points scored with 322. They have run 694 plays this season for 4,228 yards, which ranks them 24th in the nation in total offense. The Missouri Tigers average 6.1 yards per play, which is 43rd in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 219 1st downs this year, placing them 25th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Missouri has run for 1,706 yards as a team, which ranks 47th in the country. They've run 371 times, averaging 4.6 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Tigers have been penalized on offense 67 times for 592 yards so far this season, which has them 33rd in the nation in penalties. Drew Lock has thrown for 2,394 yards this season. He has completed 193 passes on 311 attempts for a completion percentage of 62.1%. His quarterback rating this year is 143. He averages 7.7 yards per pass attempt and 8.1 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Missouri is 70th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 248. They have surrendered a total of 3,641 yards on D, which is 76th in Division 1. The Tigers are ranked 78th in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Opposing offenses have completed 180 passes on 318 attempts against the Missouri defense this season, placing them 90th and 112th in the country. The Missouri Tigers pass defense has also given up a total of 2,516 yards through the air, which is 118th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 313 attempts for 1,125 yards this year, putting them in 25th place in D-1 against the run. The Tigers have committed 65 penalties for 561 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 96th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Missouri is ranked 73rd in the nation in punt returns with 13. They've accumulated 41 punt return yards and average 3.2 yards per return, which is 125th in college football. They have returned 11 kicks for 230 yards on special teams, ranking 113th in kick return yardage. The Missouri Tigers average 21 yards per kick return and they are 41st in the country in all-purpose yards with 4,500. The Tigers have attempted 24 field goals this season and made 17, which is 4th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 71%. Missouri kickers have made 97% of their extra points, going 35 for 36 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,608 yards on 37 punts, averaging 44 yards per punt. That places them 30th in Division 1 in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Commodores/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Commodores +15.5

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