Drake vs Vanderbilt Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/24/24

In this article, we will formulate a Drake vs Vanderbilt prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 24th at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Drake Bulldogs are 5-0 this year after they defeated FAU by a score of 75-63 in their last game. Drake led 32-28 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half in the win. The Bulldogs shot 46% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Mitch Mascari led Drake with 22 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated Miami by a score of 80-69, while also beating Florida Gulf Coast and Stephen F. Austin. Drake has scored 75.4 points per game and they have allowed 57 points per game, while also averaging 32 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 18.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, while Drake is shooting 47.8% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores are 6-0 this season after they defeated Seton Hall by a score of 76-60 in their last game. Vanderbilt led 38-28 at the half and they pulled away in the second half for the double-digit win. The Commodores shot 51.9% from the field, 37% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Tyler Nickel led Vanderbilt with 24 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Commodores defeated Nevada by a score of 73-71, while also beating Jackson State and California before that. Vanderbilt has scored 85.8 points per game and they have allowed 70 points per game, while also averaging 38 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game this season. Jason Edwards is averaging 16 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Vanderbilt is shooting 48.7% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 30.5% on three-pointers.

Why Drake will beat Vanderbilt 

• Drake has won 15 of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Drake vs Vanderbilt Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this game with undefeated records to start the season, but I have been more impressed with Drake during this tournament. The Bulldogs held Miami to just 69 points and FAU to just 63 points, which is a big deal considering how high-scoring each of those teams are. Drake is allowing just 57 points per game this year and I think they can win this game outright, but I will take them with the points here.