Saturday, January 14, 2017

Memorial Gymnasium

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The Tennessee Volunteers travel to Memorial Gymnasium to play the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

The Volunteers come into this game with an overall record of 8-8 and a road record of 2-2. They are 7-7 against the spread and their over/under record is 5-8. The Commodores have an overall record of 8-8 and a home record of 6-2. They have an over/under record of 6-7 and they are 8-6 against the spread.

Robert Hubbs comes into this contest averaging 14.6 points per game while playing 30.9 minutes per night so far this season for the Volunteers. He pulls down 4.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 51% while his free throw percentage is currently at 89%. Grant Williams averages 10.8 points per game in 23.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 0.9 assists per contest and 5.6 rebounds per game for Tennessee. His field goal percentage is 54% for the year while his free throw percentage is 68%.

Matthew Fisher-Davis averages 17 points per game while playing 30.8 minutes per contest this year for the Commodores. He grabs 3.4 rebounds per game and has 1.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage currently is at 83%. Luke Kornet averages 12.9 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 29.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 6.4 rebounds per contest and 1.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 38% and his free throw percentage is 84%.

Tennessee averages 75.7 points per contest this season which ranks them 97th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 2.6 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them ranked 200th. Behind the arc they shoot 32% which is good for 283rd in the country. They average 37.2 rebounds per game and 13.5 assists per game which ranks them 115th and 161st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 259th with 14.5 per game. The Volunteers allow 73.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 186th in the nation. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the arc ranking them 132nd and 282nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 36.1 rebounds a game which ranks 181st and they give up 12.6 assists per contest which puts them in 123rd place in the country. They force 15.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 33rd in Division 1.

Vanderbilt averages 72.8 points per game this year which ranks them 168th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 3 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them sitting in the 206th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 39% which is good for 32nd in the nation. They average 35.7 rebounds per game and 14.2 assists per contest which ranks them 184th and 117th respectively. In the turnover department the Commodores rank 134th with 13 per game. The Commodores allow 69.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 111th in the country. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 141st and 221st in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 34.1 rebounds a game which ranks 94th and they give up 12.2 assists per contest which puts them in 97th place in the nation. The Commodores force 11.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 312th in college basketball.

The Volunteers average 68.8 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 69.3 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of -2.8 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is -9 per contest. The Volunteers have an offensive rating of 105.9 and they assist on 52.9% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 72.1 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 49%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they shoot 3 pointers on 32% of their shots. Tennessee turns the ball over an average of 17 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 9% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 50.8% while their offensive rebound percentage is 34.6%. The Volunteers give up 71.7 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 78.3 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Commodores score 79.6 ppg at home and they have averaged 72.3 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of 3.3 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 12.5 points per game. The Commodores have a rating on offense of 106.7 and 59.6% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 68.3 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 52%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 46% of their shots. Vanderbilt turns it over an average of 16.9 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 6.3% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 51.1% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 27.4%. The Commodores give up 67.1 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 69 points per game in their past 3 contests.

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Trends

The Tennessee Volunteers are 7-7 against the spread

The Tennessee Volunteers are 5-8 against the over/under

Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Trends

The Vanderbilt Commodores are 8-6 against the spread

The Vanderbilt Commodores are 6-7 against the over/under

Tennessee Volunteers Injuries

12/17/16 F John Fulkerson Elbow out indefinitely
01/11/17 G Detrick Mostella Dismissed dismissed from team
01/11/17 G Shembari Phillips Leg injured 1st half, "?" to return

Vanderbilt Commodores Injuries

12/20/16 G Phillip McGloin Personal has left team
12/14/16 G Larry Austin Jr. Eligibility out for season
12/13/16 G Camron Justice Personal expected to transfer

Josh's Pick: Take Vanderbilt

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