Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Vanderbilt Commodores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Betting on today’s Golden Eagles and Commodores game? Catch the action at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN, as the Commodores hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on SEC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156 points, and Vanderbilt is favored by -23 at home against Tennessee Tech.

TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles +23

This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Commodores.
• Even though we have Vanderbilt winning straight-up, we like Tennessee Tech at +23.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

No Pressure for Tennessee Tech as Away Dogs

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Tennessee Tech picked up a 90-75 win over Presbyterian on Wednesday, November 27th. The Golden Eagles were +3 point underdogs going into the game but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.

Tennessee Tech led 45-29 at halftime, and while they scored another 45 points in the 2nd half, they allowed Presbyterian to score 46. The total points for the game ended up at 165, well over the O/U line of 135.5.

Tennessee Tech’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 50% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 30 threes for a 46.7% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. The Golden Eagles also dished out 22 assists, with Jaylon Johnson leading the way, recording 8 assists along with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Rodney Johnson Jr. was nearly perfect from the field, going 7 of 8, while Kyle Layton and Jaylon Johnson both connected on 5 of 8 three-point attempts. Iverson King and Quadir Pettaway were efficient as well, each shooting 80% from the field. Tennessee Tech also made the most of their free throw opportunities, hitting 8 of 10 for an 80% rate.

Despite Tennessee Tech giving up 75 points, they managed to put pressure on the opposing defense, who shot 50% from the field, hitting 34 of 68 attempts. The Golden Eagles allowed 20 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, resulting in a 52% shooting performance from inside the arc.

From beyond the three-point line, Tennessee Tech’s defense saw the other team connect on 14 of 30 shots, a 46% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 attempts for 80%. The Golden Eagles gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will Vanderbilt Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Vanderbilt’s season took a hit with an 81-70 home loss to Drake on Sunday, November 24th. The Commodores, who entered the game as -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 151, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.

After trailing 34-31 at halftime, Vanderbilt’s defense struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 47 points while scoring 39 themselves. This defensive lapse was a key factor in the loss.

Vanderbilt’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong 60.6% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 4 of 21 attempts for 19%.

At the free-throw line, Vanderbilt connected on 18 of 24 shots, good for 75%. They grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Jason Edwards led the way with 26 points, while Cam Manyawu contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field.

Vanderbilt’s defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field, hitting 24 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 60% shooting, as the other team made 20 of 33 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Vanderbilt held their opponents to 19% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 21 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 75%. Vanderbilt also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.