Vanderbilt (23-10) finished in second place behind Kentucky in the SEC, a terrific defensive team that is 2-0 SU/ATS in the tourney, holding Georgia and Ole Miss to 41 and 53 points. Vanderbilt outrebounded Ole Miss 36-29. The Commodores are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog and on a 4-1 ATS run in the SEC. Kentucky is just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a favorite and like Vandy, is playing its third in game in three days. Vanderbilt played Kentucky tough in two games, a 69-63 loss and an 83-74 loss. In the first meeting, Kentucky led by 13 at the half, but Vandy mounted a furious rally and led 63-61 with 4:08 to go while shooting 38% from long range. Vanderbilt is tops in the SEC in three-point shooting (39.1%) and third in scoring (73 points per game). In the second meeting, Vanderbilt led at the half and finished with a 14-8 edge in offensive rebounds, so they can hang with the Cats. And the Wildcats are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600. Play Vanderbilt.
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