Vanderbilt Commodores vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/15/2025

Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Saturday, February 15, 2025

Venue:  Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville, TN

Where to Watch:  SEC Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Vandy +13.5, Tennessee -13.5; Over/Under:  138.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Vandy +13.5, Tennessee -13.5; Over/Under:  138.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Vandy +13.5, Tennessee -13.5; Over/Under:  138.5 points

Vanderbilt Commodores:  17-7 (5-6) (9th place, SEC)

Tennessee Volunteers:  20-5 (7-5) (7th place, SEC)

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Vanderbilt Commodores:  2-3  last 5

Tennessee Volunteers:  3-2  last 5

Vanderbilt is entering this game with a 17-7 record overall, a 5-6 record in conference games, and they are 2-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Auburn Tigers in their last game. Jason Edwards led the team in points per game in that game with 13 while Devin McGlockton and AJ Hoggard each were next on the team with 10. AJ Hoggard led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Devin McGlockton led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 41.9% from the field, 17.6% from 3-point range, and 92.9% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 80.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 72.2 PPG against them. Vanderbilt has an ATS record of 14-10 this season and their O/U record is 12-12.

Tennessee is entering this game with a 20-5 record overall, a 7-5 conference record, and they are 13-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Kentucky Wildcats in their last game. Zakai Zeigler led the team in points in that game with 17 while Igor Miličić Jr. was next on the team with 16. Zakai Zeigler led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Igor Miličić Jr. led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 42.6% from the field, 16.7% from 3-point range, and 78.9% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 74.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 59.9 PPG against them. Tennessee has an ATS record of 15-10 this season and their O/U record is 9-16.

The current betting odds have Tennessee listed as a 13.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Tennessee has looked really good in their games this season with their 20-5 record overall and their 7-5 conference record which has them in the top half of the SEC. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 13-1 home record. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt has looked good in their games this season with their 17-7 record overall and their 5-6 conference record which has them in the middle of the SEC. They haven't been a good road team though with their 2-4 road record, and they haven't looked good lately either as they have had to play against stronger conference opponents. They are 2-3 in their last 5 games and they are coming off a double digit loss at home to Auburn in their last one. Auburn is the number 1 team in the country so that isn't a terrible loss, but now they are on the road against one of the best defensive teams in the nation. Tennessee hasn't looked great lately themselves, coming off a road loss to Kentucky in their last one, but they are 3-2 in their last 5 games and have been able to beat up on weaker teams this year. They also lost on the road to Vandy by 1 point earlier this season so Tennessee is going to bring their best effort to get them back with a crushing win. The best way to place a bet here is on Tennessee to cover the spread in this game. 

Vanderbilt Tennessee Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Saturday, February 15, 2025 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Tennessee 68 Vanderbilt 52.

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Vanderbilt Commodores: 5-0 ATS in a road game where the total is 130 to 139.5. 16-10 ATS off a loss against a conference rival. 9-5 ATS versus good defensive teams - allowing 64 points/game or less. 26-16 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive losses. 24-16 UNDER versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game. 

Tennessee Volunteers: 17-24 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 1-4 1H ATS at home off a road loss against a conference rival. 29-18 UNDER as a favorite of 10 or more points. 11-6 UNDER in a home game where the total is 130 to 139.5. 12-6 UNDER revenging a loss vs opponent.

Vanderbilt Commodores:  A. Hemenway (G) Out - Undisclosed.

Tennessee Volunteers:  J. Estrella (F) Out - Foot.

"They don't have any weaknesses. They can play different styles of basketball. They really execute. Their offense is good, and I thought their defense was really impressive. Today, we struggled early getting rid of them." - Mark Byington after his team’s loss against Auburn in their last game. 

“We know it’s the best league in the country, maybe ever. It’s ridiculous, to be honest with you.” - Rick Barnes on playing in the SEC this season. 

A. Hoggard 

G. Huffman 

C. Manon 

D. McGlockton 

T. Nickel

C. Lanier 

J. Mashack 

I. Milicic 

F. Okpara 

Z. Zeigler

PPG: J. Edwards (17.4)

APG: A. Hoggard (4.6)

Reb/G: D. McGlockton (8.1)

PPG: C. Lanier (17.4)

APG: Z. Zeigler (7.5)

Reb/G: I. Milicic (8)

Coaches:

Vanderbilt Commodores: Mark Byington (1st season)

Tennessee Volunteers: Rick Barnes (10th season)