Vanderbilt Commodores vs LSU Tigers Prediction, 1/9/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vanderbilt Commodores vs LSU Tigers

Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA

TV: SEC Network

Pete Maravich Assembly Center is the location where the LSU Tigers (9-5) will play the Vanderbilt Commodores (5-9) on Tuesday.

The Vanderbilt Commodores played Alabama and went home with a loss by a final score of 78-75 in their last game. Vanderbilt ended having earned a 40.0% field goal percentage (26 of 65) and made 7 of their 26 shots from distance. At the charity stripe, the Commodores knocked down 16 of their 20 attempts for a rate of 80.0%. When discussing hauling in boards, they earned 30 with 9 of them being offensive. They also doled out 6 dimes for this game while creating 16 turnovers and getting 10 steals. When it comes to defense, Vanderbilt allowed the other team to go 49.1% from the field on 26 out of 53 shooting. Alabama recorded 13 assists and had 5 steals for the game. Moreover, Alabama had 35 rebounds (7 offensive, 28 defensive), but didn't have a block. Alabama finished 66.7% at the free throw line by converting 14 of their 21 shots. They buried 12 of 30 tries from long range. In regard to personal fouls, the Commodores walked away with 17 and Alabama recorded 15 personal fouls.

Tyrin Lawrence is one guy who was a contributor in the matchup. He ended up with 20 points on 7 of 19 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 35 mins and grabbed 5 rebounds. He ended up going 36.8% from the floor and dished out 1 assist.

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Vanderbilt enters this contest with a record of 5-9 for the year. They have an average of 68.9 points per contest (305th in Division 1) while connecting on 40.0% from the field. The Commodores are shooting 29.5% on shots beyond the perimeter (102 of 346) and 72.6% from the free throw line. As a unit, Vanderbilt is snagging 36.2 rebounds per game and has accounted for 142 dimes on the season, which ranks 353rd in Division 1 in terms of passing. They turn the ball over 10.9 times per game and as a team are committing 14.9 personal fouls on a nightly basis.

On the defensive end of the court, the Commodores are forcing 11.5 turnovers per game while drawing 18.1 personal fouls. They rank 129th in the nation in giving up assists with 175 conceded on the season. The Commodores defensively are allowing a field goal percentage of 44.1% (351 of 796) and they surrender 35.8 rebounds per game as a group. They relinquish 38.7% on shots from downtown while they are 185th in college hoops in points per game allowed (71.5).

When they last stepped on the court, the LSU Tigers got the victory with a final of 68-53 when they faced Texas A&M. In regard to rebounding, LSU permitted Texas A&M to grab 34 in total (9 offensive). They went 17.9% from 3-point land by shooting 5 of 28 and finished the contest at 18 out of 26 from the free throw line (69.2%). The Tigers permitted Texas A&M to convert 15 of 59 attempts from the field which had them sitting at 25.4% for the contest. When the final whistle was blown, the Tigers ended up going 27 out of 67 from the floor which had them at 40.3%. Concerning shots from distance, LSU converted 6 of their 24 tries (25.0%). They were able to make 8 of the free throw tries for a rate of 72.7%. Texas A&M was called for 14 personal fouls for this contest which got the Tigers to the free throw line for a total of 11 attempts. They also turned the ball over 11 times, while getting 6 steals for the matchup. The Tigers were able to collect 25 defensive boards and 11 offensive rebounds totaling 36 for the contest.

Jordan Wright ended up being a factor for the Tigers in the game. He racked up 20 points in his 36 mins on the court and had 2 assists for the contest. He made 7 of 16 for the game for a rate of 43.8%, and had 10 rebounds.

LSU has a mark of 9-5 for the year. When it comes to offensive execution, the Tigers are hitting on 46.7% from the floor, which is 96th in college basketball. LSU has earned 1,066 points so far this season (76.1 per game) and they grab 36.5 boards per game. Their rate of assisting teammates is at 12.2 times per game (278th in Division 1) and they are losing possession via turnover 13.6 times per game. The Tigers are responsible for committing 17.4 personal fouls every game and they hit 70.2% from the charity stripe.

The Tigers on defense are ranked 105th in the nation in PPG surrendered with 67.9. They are forcing 15.6 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow teams to shoot 39.3% from the field (36th in college hoops). The LSU defense gives up 33.7% on 3-point shots (122 of 362) and opponents are connecting on 72.8% of their shots from the charity stripe. They have given up 11.4 dimes and 35.1 total boards per game, which is ranked 78th and 188th in college hoops.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take LSU

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