Vanderbilt Commodores vs Missouri Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
Missouri is the heavy favorite in this week four matchup against Vanderbilt, with the point spread set at -21 in favor of the Tigers. The game is scheduled for 4:15 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, and SECN will be handling the broadcast. The over/under line is currently at 53.5 points. Missouri comes in with a 3-0 record, while Vanderbilt is 2-1 on the season.
VANDERBILT COMMODORES VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Missouri Tigers -21
This game will be played at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium at 4:15 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:
- We have the Missouri Tigers winning this one by a score of 35 to 12
- Not only do we have the Missouri Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -21
- We see this game finishing below the line of 53.5 points
Will The Vanderbilt Commodores Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Vanderbilt is looking to rebound after a road trip to Georgia State ended in a 36-32 loss. The Commodores, who were -8.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 68 points surpassed the over/under line of 44.5 points. Vanderbilt is now 2-1 for the season.
After trailing 3-0 in the first quarter, Vanderbilt took a 10-9 lead in the second. However, Georgia State outscored them 10-0 in the third quarter, and despite an 8-point rally in the fourth, the Commodores fell short of a comeback.
Vanderbilt’s offense, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, put up 381 yards in their 36-32 loss to Georgia State. Pavia threw for 270 yards, completing 54.5% of his passes and ending the game with a passer rating of 101.83. Eli Stowers was his top target, hauling in nine receptions for 110 yards.
The Commodores’ offense picked up 23 first downs, with their ground game accounting for 111 yards and two touchdowns. Sedrick Alexander led the team in rushing with 42 yards on 11 carries and added a rushing touchdown.
Vanderbilt’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 426 total yards in their last game. Georgia State’s offense was able to move the ball effectively, with the Commodores allowing 269 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air. On the ground, Vanderbilt gave up 157 yards and one rushing touchdown. The Commodores did manage to come up with one interception in the game.
Are The Missouri Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Missouri is now 3-0 after a 27-21 win over Boston College. The Tigers were -14.5 point favorites but ended up winning by just 6 points, failing to cover the spread. The over/under was set at 52 points, but the game finished with a combined 48 points, hitting the under.
Boston College took an early 7-3 lead, but Missouri responded with 14 points in the second quarter to go up 17-14 at halftime. The Tigers extended their lead to 24-14 in the third quarter and held on as Boston College closed the gap in the fourth quarter.
Missouri’s offense was powered by quarterback Brady Cook, who completed 70% of his passes for 264 yards and one touchdown. Luther Burden III was his top target, hauling in six receptions for 117 yards. The Tigers’ passing game was effective, and they finished with 448 total yards of offense.
On the ground, Missouri picked up 184 yards, with Nate Noel leading the way. Noel rushed for 121 yards on 22 carries, averaging 5.5 yards per attempt. The Tigers found the end zone once on the ground and once through the air in their 27-21 win over Boston College.
Missouri’s defense will be looking to tighten up against the pass after allowing 249 yards and three touchdowns through the air in their last game. Despite this, they still managed to come up with two interceptions. The Tigers’ defense was strong against the run, holding Boston College to just 49 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 298 total yards.