Missouri will put its undefeated record on the line Saturday at Vanderbilt, where the Tigers will be 14-point favorites. Is that number too high for Mizzou? Check out our Missouri vs. Vanderbilt prediction.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
171 Arizona State Sun Devils (+13) at 172 Cal Golden Bears (-13); o/u 47.5
3:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, September 30, 2023
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA
TV: Pac-12 Network
Missouri vs. Vanderbilt Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 60% of bets are on Missouri. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Missouri Tigers Game Notes
Brady Cook (undisclosed) will be active during Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports. Cook was listed as questionable early in the week, but following a full practice Friday, he will be good to go Saturday. The junior quarterback has been stellar for the Tigers this season, throwing for 1,073 yards (72-of-100), seven touchdowns and zero interceptions across Missouri’s first four games. Cook will look to continue his efficient season against the Commodores this Saturday.
Vanderbilt Commodores Game Notes
AJ Swann (elbow) is considered questionable and a game-time decision for Saturday’s game versus Missouri, Aria Gerson of The Tennessean reports. Swann suffered an elbow contusion in last week’s game that has his status in jeopardy for Saturday’s contest. While it appears that Swann is unlikely to suit up, an official report will likely be released just before the game kicks off Saturday at 4 pm EST. Ken Seals would presumably get the start at quarterback if Swann is ruled out.
Missouri vs. Vanderbilt Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Missouri’s last 9 games when playing Vanderbilt
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vanderbilt’s last 5 games
Missouri vs. Vanderbilt Betting Prediction
Take the points. Vanderbilt stinks, there’s no question. I can’t give you good Xs and Os data to back the Commodores because there are none. It’s why Vandy is a 14-point underdog at home today. That said, I know Mizzou. The Tigers are still flying high after beating Kansas State two weeks ago and they have LSU on deck next Saturday in Columbia, MO. After playing in St. Louis last Saturday night against Memphis, this is Mizzou’s first true road game. The Tigers have played relatively close games every week thus far, including versus South Dakota, Middle Tennessee and Memphis. I don’t trust their coaching staff to have this team focused on Vandy as opposed to its date with LSU next week. In fact, the Mizzou faithful are already bitching about the LSU game not being at night (it’ll be at 12:00 p.m. ET). Take the points and watch Mizzou sneak out a win today against an opponent they should otherwise throttle.
Missouri vs. Vanderbilt Prediction: Vanderbilt Commodores +14