Texas @ Vanderbilt picks

It's surprising that the total opened at 148.5 with KenPom projecting 155 points in this clash and Bart Torvik projecting 156. Vanderbilt beat Texas 86-78 last month with the Commodores shooting 42.3% from the field and the Longhorns shooting 41.7%. The fact that they combined for 164 points despite both teams shooting poorly, bodes well for their chance of cashing the Over again — especially with how bad these defenses are. Texas was 14th in the SEC in adjusted defense during conference play while Vandy was dead-last. The Commodores are also last in the conference in opponent 3PT% (39.5%) while ranking second-last in opponent 2PT% (56%). That's bad news against a Texas side that is averaging 77.5 ppg over its last 10 games. With the Over 9-1 in the Longhorns last 10, bet on that trend to continue.