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(NCAAB) Vanderbilt vs. Middle Tennessee,
Point Spread: 2.50 | -115.00 Vanderbilt (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 2.50 | -115.00 Vanderbilt (Away)
Result: Loss
The set-up: Vanderbilt is 5-4 and the Commodores will have their work cut out for them when they visit Murfreesboro, Tn. to take on the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders. MTSU is off a 25-10 season in which it upset Michigan State (a No. 2 seed) in last year's Big Dance. At 8-1 to open the current season, the Blue Raiders look continue their best start in five years when they host Vanderbilt for an intrastate clash on Thursday.
Vanderbilt: Bryce Drew led Vandy to an NCAA berth in his first season at Nashville, although the ‘Dore lost in a First Four game. Gone from that team are two first-round NBA picks, guard Baldwin (14.1-4.0-5.2) and the 7-0 Jones (13.9 & 6.9). However, the team's next four most important players have returned, giving Vandy a nice balance of guard and frontcourt play. Fisher-Davis (14.9) is this year's leading scorer, paired in the backcourt with PG La Chance (10.6-3.2-4.7). Up front is the 7-1 Kornet (13.1 & 5.4) and 6-6 forward Roberson (11.1 & 7.4). The Commodores rank 10th nationally from three-point range (42.7 percent) and 22nd from the foul line (77.2 percent).
MTSU: Middle Tennessee is no stranger to taking on – and beating – SEC opponents, but welcoming one to Murphy Center is a bit more rare. Ole Miss was the most recent team from the league to visit Murphy Center – and lose 65-62 – four years ago. Head coach Kermit Davis returned two key members of last year;'s team, PG Potts (14.2-5.4-3.3) and the 6-8 Upshaw (14.0 & 6.9). Joining the mix this year is 6-8 Arkansas transfer Williams, who after sitting out last year, is making up for lost time by leading the eatm in scoring at 19.7 PPG, while adding 5.8 PPG.
The pick: MTSU seems better suited in situations like this as a the underdog but here, the Blur=e raiders are favored Watch out. Make Vandy a 10* play.
Vanderbilt: Bryce Drew led Vandy to an NCAA berth in his first season at Nashville, although the ‘Dore lost in a First Four game. Gone from that team are two first-round NBA picks, guard Baldwin (14.1-4.0-5.2) and the 7-0 Jones (13.9 & 6.9). However, the team's next four most important players have returned, giving Vandy a nice balance of guard and frontcourt play. Fisher-Davis (14.9) is this year's leading scorer, paired in the backcourt with PG La Chance (10.6-3.2-4.7). Up front is the 7-1 Kornet (13.1 & 5.4) and 6-6 forward Roberson (11.1 & 7.4). The Commodores rank 10th nationally from three-point range (42.7 percent) and 22nd from the foul line (77.2 percent).
MTSU: Middle Tennessee is no stranger to taking on – and beating – SEC opponents, but welcoming one to Murphy Center is a bit more rare. Ole Miss was the most recent team from the league to visit Murphy Center – and lose 65-62 – four years ago. Head coach Kermit Davis returned two key members of last year;'s team, PG Potts (14.2-5.4-3.3) and the 6-8 Upshaw (14.0 & 6.9). Joining the mix this year is 6-8 Arkansas transfer Williams, who after sitting out last year, is making up for lost time by leading the eatm in scoring at 19.7 PPG, while adding 5.8 PPG.
The pick: MTSU seems better suited in situations like this as a the underdog but here, the Blur=e raiders are favored Watch out. Make Vandy a 10* play.
