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NCAAB South Florida @ Vanderbilt

December 17, 2008

The South Florida Bulls (3-4, 4-2 ATS, 3-3 O/U) have dropped three consecutive games in the BetOnline Sportsbook, failing to cover the spread for backers in each of the last two.

The Vanderbilt Commodores (6-3, 3-4 ATS, 1-5-1 O/U) will look to record consecutive wins after snapping their two-game losing streak in their last contest on Wednesday.

Tonight, both teams will be looking to pick up a victory for BetOnline NCAA college basketball sports betting backers when the teams meet at the Sommet Center in a nationally televised game on ESPN2.

The Bulls fell at home to Niagara 70-55 on Sunday as senior guard Jesus Verdejo led the Bulls with a team-high 20 points. Transfers Mike Mercer and Augustus Gilchrist finished with 12 and eight, respectively, in their debuts for the Bulls.

The Commodores beat Alabama A&M 78-55 at home on Wednesday as freshman guard Jeffrey Taylor scored 18 points on 8-for-9 shooting and 17 points on 4-for7 shooting from sophomore center Andrew Ogilvy.

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NCAAB Free Pick.

The Bulls are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 non-conference games.

The Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600.

The Commodores are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

The Commodores are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Tuesday games.

The Under is 7-1 in Bulls last 8 Tuesday games.

The Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 games following a ATS loss

The Under is 4-0-1 in Commodores last 5 non-conference games.

The Under is 4-0-1 in Commodores last 5 overall.

NCAAB Odds

South Florida +8 -110

Vanderbilt -8 -110

Analysis: I don’t think BetOnline NCAA college basketball sports betting enthusiasts have much guesswork on their hands with this selection. The Vanderbilt Commodores are far and away the better team in this contest and will easily cover the spread at home against a struggling South Florida team that is having trouble competing against much lesser talented teams than Vanderbilt.

Take the Commodores to cover with room to spare.

NCAAB Free Picks: Vanderbilt -8 Points

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