The Citadel vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 18

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  • Vanderbilt is a -28.5 point favorite vs The Citadel
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • The Citadel / Vanderbilt TV channel: SECN

The The Citadel Bulldogs visit Memorial Gym to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Nashville, TN.

Vanderbilt is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -28.5 (-110).

The The Citadel vs. Vanderbilt Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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The Citadel vs. Vanderbilt Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
The Citadel+28.5 -110O 149.5 -110+
Vanderbilt -28.5 -110U 149.5 -110+

The Citadel vs Vanderbilt Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Vanderbilt will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

The Citadel vs Vanderbilt Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Vanderbilt will cover the spread with 61.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Citadel has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Citadel has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 26 games (+1.45 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Citadel has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Citadel have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Citadel have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 32 games (+7.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+5.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)

The Citadel Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

The Citadel has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Vanderbilt Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Vanderbilt has a 7-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI).

  • 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.25 Units / 3.26% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

The Citadel Offensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel had 18.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.1

The Citadel shot 46% (798/1,736) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%

The Citadel averaged 11.3 assists per game (349 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

The Citadel made 6.2 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Vanderbilt Offensive Stats & Trends:

Vanderbilt shot 28% from three (201/712) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Vanderbilt shot 28% from three (201/712) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Vanderbilt shot 40% (726/1,817) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Vanderbilt averaged 1.05 points per shot (942 points/900 shots) in the first half last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

The Citadel Defensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel allowed opponents to shoot 46% (833/1,828) last season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

The Citadel allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (2,212 points/1,828 shots) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

The Citadel allowed 71.4 points per game (2,212 points/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 72.5

Vanderbilt Defensive Stats & Trends:

Vanderbilt allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (269/722) last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Vanderbilt allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (269/722) last season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Vanderbilt averaged 6.1 steals per game (190 steals/31 games) last season — 3rd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Vanderbilt allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (203/532) last season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%


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