Vanderbilt Commodores vs Missouri Tigers Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Missouri Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-21.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Missouri Tigers (3-0) will compete against the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-1) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Vanderbilt is 21.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under is 53.5.

The Vanderbilt Commodores come into this game with a record of 2-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Commodores played against the Georgia State Panthers and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 36-32. When it came to stopping the run, the Commodores conceded 157 yds on 34 tries, which averages out to 4.6 yards per rush allowed. Vanderbilt allowed 26 completions on 41 tries for a total of 269 yards, and a completion percentage of 63.4%. In all, they ran 67 plays for 380 yds. The Vanderbilt Commodores ended up rushing 34 different times and compiled 110 yards, earning them an average of 3.2 yards per carry.

The Commodores have racked up 1,093 total yards this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Vanderbilt has earned 5 passing touchdowns and 8 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 1 time. Vanderbilt has accumulated 61 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 24 penalties for 240 yards. As a unit they are averaging 177.7 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 48th in the country. In terms of getting in the endzone, the Vanderbilt Commodores are sitting at 40.3 PPG.

The Commodores are ranked 67th in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 21.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.0 yards per rush and 90.7 yards on the ground per contest this season. Overall, they have conceded 272 rushing yards through 3 outings. In terms of yards via the pass, the Commodores have conceded 622 yards which puts them in 80th in D-1. They are conceding 207.3 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 61.7%. In total, they have relinquished 298.0 yards per game which puts them 46th in D-1. They have given up 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 2 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Tigers head into this game 3-0 for this year. When they last played, the Tigers got the victory with a final of 27-21 against the Boston College Eagles. Missouri rushed the football for 4.1 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 176 yards on 43 attempts. The Tigers finished the game with a total of 440 yards and they ran 73 plays (6.0 yds per play). The Tigers passing defense gave up a completion rate of 57.1%, relinquishing 249 yards on 16 out of 28 through the air. Missouri gave up 26 run attempts for 49 yds (1.9 yards per rush).

The Missouri Tigers have an average of 482.3 yards/game, which has them sitting 19th in D-1. The Missouri offense has totaled 215 penalty yards on 25 violations, which has them ranked 19th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 203.3 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 610 yards for the year. They have given away 1 interception while losing 1 fumbles and they have tallied 80 first downs. When looking at the points being put on the board, the Tigers are ranked 24th in Division 1 averaging 38.7 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Tigers have thrown for a total of 837 yards through the air as well as an average of 279.0 passing yards per contest, which ranks 39th in D-1.

Missouri has surrendered a total of 221 yards rushing (73.7 yards per contest) and 0 touchdown on the ground for the season. They have conceded 3 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 110.3 yards/outing, which has them ranked 7th in Division 1. They have compiled 1 fumbles and 4 interceptions on the season. The Tigers defense has taken part in 156 plays, which ranks 25th in the nation. The Tigers are conceding 7.0 PPG, which has them sitting 9th in the country. This year, they have given up 21 points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Tigers -21.0

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