Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Prediction & Picks - NCAA Basketball
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Basketball Picks
Another one of the better second-round games scheduled for Saturday will see the 5th-seeded Vanderbilt Commodores (27-8) take on the 4th-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers (27-6) in the South Region. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Commodores and the Cornhuskers.
Vanderbilt was able to handle McNeese State in the first round on Thursday, beating them by a score of 78-68. The Commodores have now won five their last six games, with the only loss coming to the Arkansas Razorbacks in the SEC Tournament final. Vanderbilt was led by Tyler Tanner, who scored 26 points and overall, four of their five starters scored in double figures.
Nebraska, on the other hand, destroyed the Troy Trojans in the first round, beating them by a score of 76-47. In this game, Nebraska had four players score in double figures and was led by Pryce Sandfort, who scored 23 points. However, despite the win, the Cornhuskers are a mediocre 2-2 in their last four games.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers - Vanderbilt Commodores Key Points
- Vanderbilt is 5-1 SU in March
- Vanderbilt is 4-2 ATS in March
- Nebraska is 2-2 ATS in March
- Nebraska is 2-2 SU in March
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Our Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Prediction
Vanderbilt is the small favorite in this game; however, they still look to be the best betting option. One of the clear advantages for Vanderbilt is their scoring offense. The Commodores are averaging 86.1 points per game, compared to Nebraska, which is averaging 77.2 points per game. That being said, the Cornhuskers have the better defense, allowing just 65.6 points per game.
Despite that, the Commodores have a pure scorer in Tyler Tanner, who has shown that he can take over a game at any point. Further, Vanderbilt's other top guard, Duke Miles, is averaging 16.4 points per game.
This should be a competitive game, but given that Vanderbilt has the superior backcourt duo of Tanner and Miles, our Vanderbilt Commodores vs Nebraska Cornhuskers prediction is: Vanderbilt Commodores ML.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
