The Vanderbilt Commodores are 2-2 at the start of the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season and will take on the Saint Mary's Gaels, who are 5-0 at the start of the season so far. The Commodores are part of the Southeastern Conference and currently find themselves 13th in the table whereas the Gaels are part of the West Coast conference.
The game will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, a neutral venue for both teams to try out their luck. The Commodores will be in search of their third win of the season whereas the Gaels are looking for their sixth straight win.
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Vanderbilt Commodores vs Saint Mary's Gaels: Betting Odds
The Commodores have two wins and two losses so far this season. Their wins have come against the teams like the Temple Owls (89-87) in overtime and against the Morehead Saint Eagles (76-43). They are now looking for their third win to maintain a decent standing in the Southeastern Conference.
The team is averaging 70 points per game while conceding 66.5 ppg. Their 3-pt shooting is at a disappointing 27.3 percent and the field goal percentage stands at 39.6. Their offensive rebounds are at 37.3 per game while the defensive rebounds are at 33.3 per game.
The Gaels are enjoying a perfect start to the season. The team is scoring 73.6 ppg while conceding only 51.6 points. Their three-pt shooting is one of the best in the league at 43.8% while the field goal percentage is also decent at 45.2. It will be a tough task for the Commodores to hold off such a team that is well-equipped in both offense and defense.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs Saint Mary's Gaels: Match Details
Fixture: Saint Mary's Gaels @ Vanderbilt Commodores
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 23, 11:00 p.m ET
Venue: McKeon Pavilion, Anaheim Convention Center, California
Vanderbilt Commodores vs Saint Mary's Gaels: Prediction
The Over is 4-0 in all the games that the Gaels have played at a neutral venue. This is a big indication of where the game might head next. However, the two teams have played each other thrice before and Vanderbilt has won on all occasions.
The Gaels are very strong this time around and there is a big chance of them winning the game. Their statistics speak to the volume of great play they are producing and are favorites to win this game.
Final Prediction: Total Over 125.5 (-110)
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