Vanderbilt Commodores vs Nevada Wolf Pack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

The Commodores and Wolf Pack are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPNU. The Wolf Pack will host the game at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149 points, with Nevada being favored by -3.5 over Vanderbilt.

VANDERBILT COMMODORES VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nevada Wolf Pack -3.5

This game will be played at TD Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE NEVADA WOLF PACK:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Wolf Pack.
• Not only will Nevada pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Taking a Look at the Commodores Chances in Charleston

Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games

Vanderbilt improved to 2-0 on the season with a 94-81 win over Jackson State on Saturday. The Commodores were -27.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 175, surpassing the O/U line of 152.

Vanderbilt led 52-36 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The Commodores will look to tighten up defensively in their upcoming games.

Vanderbilt’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a 52.4% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 42.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 16 threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.1%. The Commodores also dished out 23 assists in the win.

Inside the arc, Vanderbilt shot 68%, with Shannon Grant contributing 16 points and 10 rebounds. Jason Edwards and Marcus Watson Jr. also added 16 points each, while Tyler Nickel and Jayme Mitchell Jr. chipped in 15 points apiece, both shooting 50% from three-point range.

Vanderbilt’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 17 of 25 two-point attempts, a 68% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Vanderbilt’s opponents shot 42%, making 16 of 38 three-pointers. The Commodores also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 70%.

Can the Wolf Pack Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Nevada Wolf Pack Recent Game

Nevada cruised to an 85-59 win over Santa Clara on Saturday, November 16th, in a home game where they were -8 favorites. The Wolf Pack covered the spread, but the total points of 144 fell just short of the 147.5 O/U line.

After taking a commanding 47-26 lead in the first half, Nevada scored 38 points in the second half while allowing 33, maintaining control throughout the game.

Nevada’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 56.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They connected on 47.4% of their threes, going 9 for 19, and hit 62.1% of their two-point attempts.

Elijah Mahi led the way with 22 points on 9 of 12 shooting, while Tré Coleman added 21 points, hitting 3 of 3 from beyond the arc. Nick Davidson contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds, and Brandon Love was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 with 8 boards.

Despite Nevada’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 59 points. The Wolf Pack allowed a 56% shooting performance, with 27 made field goals on 48 attempts.

From two-point range, Nevada’s defense gave up 18 baskets on 29 attempts, a 62% success rate. The opponent also connected on 9 of 19 three-pointers, shooting 47% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they went 22 for 31, hitting 71% of their foul shots. Nevada allowed 8 offensive rebounds.