Number 6 Tennessee heads to Nashville to face unranked Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon. The game is at 3:30 PM ET on the SEC Network. Can Vanderbilt cover the 6.5-point spread as home underdogs? Keep reading for our Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt prediction.
The Tennessee Volunteers are 16-1 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 11-6 ATS this season.
The Vanderbilt Commodores are 14-3 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 11-6 ATS this season.
Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt Matchup & Betting Odds
703 Tennessee Volunteers (-6.5) at 704 Vanderbilt Commodores (+6.5); o/u 140.5
3:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 18, 2025
Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville, TN
TV: SEC Network
Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing Tennessee when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Tennessee Volunteers Game Notes
Volunteers forward Igor Milicic Jr. had a nice game in his team’s 74-56 win over Georgia on Wednesday night. In that contest, the Charlotte transfer recorded 9 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a made three-pointer. Milicic shot 3 of 7 from the field and 2 of 2 from the foul line in the victory.
Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey was electric off the bench in his team’s game on Wednesday. In 27 minutes, the 6’3” senior logged a team-high 19 points, 7 rebounds, an assist, a steal, and a made three-pointer. Gainey is third on the team in scoring with 11.6 points per game this year.
Vanderbilt Commodores Game Notes
Commodores guard Grant Huffman is questionable to play on Saturday with an undisclosed injury. Huffman is averaging 5.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game while shooting 52.5% from the field in 2024-25. The Davidson transfer is averaging 22.1 minutes per game this season.
Vanderbilt guard AJ Hoggard was solid in his team’s 66-63 win over South Carolina on Wednesday night. In that game, the Michigan State transfer put up 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals across 31 minutes. Hoggard is second on the team in scoring with 11.1 points per game on the campaign.
Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt CBB Betting Trends
Tennesse is 10-5 ATS as a favorite this season.
The Volunteers are 7-3 ATS when playing an opponent on equal rest this season.
Vanderbilt is 0-3 ATS in their last 3 games overall.
Vanderbilt is 12-13 ATS as a home underdog since the start of the 2021 season.
Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt CBB Prediction:
Tennessee has been one of the best teams in the country all season. The Volunteers are 8th in the nation in average scoring margin this season at +19.2 points per game. What’s more, Tennessee is fifth in the nation in adjusted efficiency margin this season according to Kenpom.com. The Vols’ defense has been elite all year as Tennessee ranks second in the country in defensive efficiency for 2024-25. The Volunteers are 9-1 straight up in their last 10 games against Vanderbilt, and I like them to improve that figure here. I’m laying the points with Tennessee on the road in this one.