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Vanderbilt at Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Vanderbilt at Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vanderbilt Commodores (8-21, 3-13 SEC) take on the No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats (21-8, 11-5) Wednesday at Rupp Arena. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Vandy has lost 4 of 5 after a 75-61 home defeat to the LSU Tigers Saturday. Before that setback, it upset the Arkansas Razorbacks on the road as a 10-point dog. G Ezra Manjon dropped 22 on Arkansas and 17 against LSU.

The Wildcats, No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, have won 3 in a row and 5 of 6. Their latest was a 111-102 victory over Arkansas, though they failed to cover the lofty 13-point spread. G Antonio Reeves has been money in the bank with 20+ in 5 straight games. UK clubbed the Commodores, 109-77, Feb. 6 in Nashville.

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Vanderbilt at Kentucky odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Vanderbilt +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100) | Kentucky -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Vanderbilt +17.5 (-110) | Kentucky -17.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Vanderbilt at Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 101, Vanderbilt 68

Moneyline

Not much to see here as far as the ML goes.

As we touched on already, Reeves has dropped 20+ in 5 straight — actually 21+ in 5 straight. So, the books have cleverly anointed his number at 20.5. He had 24 against Vandy in the 1st meeting. and while this number doesn’t leave much wiggle room, I’m willing to ride it 1 more time.

Take ANTONIO REEVES OVER 20.5 POINTS (-130).

Against the spread

I really don’t like spreads like this. Because the risk vastly outweighs the reward. You’re betting on college kids that are more talented than the other team to drop the hammer on them and not let up. Should UK win by 18 or more? Yes. Is it possible that it isn’t as interested in doing that, as it is looking ahead to a big matchup in Knoxville against the Tennessee Vols? Yes.

Take UK ML + ANTONIO REEVES 20 POINTS (-156). There’s less of a payout, but it’s worth the safety net.

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Over/Under

The Over has cashed in 2 straight meetings, but those totals were 9 and 17 points fewer than this one. Vandy has touched 70 points 3 times in the last 10. So we’re really depending on Kentucky to drop 95 to cash this Over. UK is averaging 106.3 PPG over its last 3 games. It posted 109 against Vandy in Nashville. There isn’t much margin for error, but I’ll LEAN OVER 160.5 (-115).

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Vanderbilt at Ole Miss odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Vanderbilt at Ole Miss odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vanderbilt Commodores (2-6, 0-4 SEC) will travel to face the No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels (6-1, 3-1) in Week 9 on Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Vanderbilt covered as 32.5-point home underdogs and hit the Over of 55 points despite falling 37-20 to No. 1 Georgia in Week 7. The Commodores are coming off of their bye week, but have lost 6 consecutive games after beginning the season with a 2-0 record.

Ole Miss managed to cover as 6.5-point favorites in its 28-21 road win over Auburn in Week 8 and the Under of 55.5 was achieved. The Rebels are on a 3-game winning streak following their 24-10 loss to No. 8 Alabama in Week 4. Ole Miss is the No. 11 ranked team in the US LBM Coaches Poll sponsored by USA TODAY Sports.

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Vanderbilt at Ole Miss odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Vanderbilt +1400 (bet $100 to win $1,400) | Ole Miss -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Vanderbilt +24.5 (-115) | Ole Miss -24.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Vanderbilt at Ole Miss picks and predictions

Prediction

Ole Miss 48, Vanderbilt 21

Moneyline

Just go ahead and AVOID wagering on the moneyline in this game unless you believe Vanderbilt can pull off the massive upset. Taking Ole Miss to win straight up isn’t worth the risk at -5000 odds.

Against the spread

OLE MISS -24.5 (-105) is how I’d bet on the spread despite Vanderbilt surprisingly playing Georgia closer than expected in its last game. It was an outlier game for the Commodores in Week 7 as they have gone 1-7 ATS this season.

On the other hand, the Rebels are 5-2 ATS overall and 3-1 ATS at home entering Week 9.

Over/Under

OVER 63.5 (-110) is the play in this matchup as the Rebels should have no issues putting up points at home. QB Jaxson Dart has the offense averaging 39.7 points per game (tied for 9th-most in the nation) and the Commodores are allowing 34.4 points per game (10th-most in the nation).

With Vanderbilt’s defense not being a hindrance to any team, it is 7-0-1 to the Over this season. While Ole Miss is 3-4 to the Over so far, it is averaging 50.75 points per game at home.

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Georgia at Vanderbilt odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Georgia at Vanderbilt odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (6-0, 3-0 SEC) and Vanderbilt Commodores (2-5, 0-3) meet Saturday at FirstBank Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Georgia vs. Vanderbilt odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Bulldogs moved their conference record to 3-0 with a dominant 51-13 victory over the No. 23 Kentucky Wildcats last Saturday. They easily covered the 14.5-point spread at home and cashed the Over (46.5). The cover ended an 0-3 against the spread (ATS) run and improved Georgia to 2-4 ATS on the year.

Vanderbilt lost its 5th straight game last Saturday against the Florida Gators 38-14. It currently sits in last place in the SEC East heading into this weekend’s game against No. 1 Georgia. The Commodores are losing by an average of nearly 20 points per game in conference play and have failed to cover the spread in any game this season.

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Georgia at Vanderbilt odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:16 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Off the board
  • Against the spread (ATS): Georgia -32.5 (-115) | Vanderbilt +32.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Georgia at Vanderbilt picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 54, Vanderbilt 17

Moneyline

BetMGM is not even offering a moneyline bet on this game because the Bulldogs are such a heavy favorite. Just avoid and look to the spread and total.

AVOID.

Against the spread

BET GEORGIA -32.5 (-115).

It really does not matter how high this spread is, Georgia will dominate Vanderbilt in this one. In their last two meetings, Georgia has won by a combined 117-0. Vanderbilt has scored a grand total of 6 points against the Bulldogs in their last 12 quarters against each other.

The Bulldogs manhandled a much better Kentucky team last weekend. This Commodore team lost to Kentucky by 17 earlier this season. Georgia looks like it is finally hitting its stride offensively after starting a bit slow, and we know how dominant its defense can be every week.

You also have to consider that Vanderbilt has yet to cover any game this season, even against the lesser opponents it has faced.

Over/Under

BET OVER 55.5 (-110).

Vanderbilt is allowing 40 points per game to its opponents in conference play and Georgia is by far the best team it has faced thus far. According to TeamRankings.com, the Commodores are allowing 445.0 yards per game (115th-fewest in the country). The Bulldogs rank 8th in that category, allowing just 271.8 per game.

Georgia has scored at least 45 points in 4 of its 6 games this season.

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Missouri at Vanderbilt odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Missouri at Vanderbilt odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Missouri Tigers (4-0, 0-0 SEC) and the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-3, 0-1) meet Saturday at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville for an SEC East matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Missouri vs. Vanderbilt odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Tigers cracked into the Top 25 rankings by dropping Kansas State and Memphis in consecutive weeks, while also grabbing covers in those outings. Against non-FBS teams, Mizzou is 0-2 against the spread (ATS), but against Power 5 teams, it is 2-0 ATS. The Over is 3-1 for the Tigers, allowing 19 or more points in 3 games vs. FBS teams.

The Commodores have been anything but a brickhouse, dropping 3 straight games to Kentucky, UNLV and Wake Forest after opening with a pair of wins over Hawaii and Alabama A&M. What’s more, Vandy is 0-5 ATS, while allowing 28 or more points to all 4 FBS opponents. It’s no surprise the Over is 4-0-1 thus far.

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Missouri at Vanderbilt odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Missouri -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Vanderbilt +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Missouri -13.5 (-105) | Vanderbilt +13.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Missouri at Vanderbilt picks and predictions

Prediction

Missouri 38, Vanderbilt 20

Moneyline

Missouri (-500) will cost you 5 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive for not nearly enough reward. It’s an especially high price in a divisional conference game, even if the host is a perennial league doormat.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

MISSOURI -13.5 (-105) is worth a look after notching covers in consecutive showdowns with K-State and Memphis. While it’s sometimes hard to believe Vanderbilt +13.5 (-115) qualifies, it is a Power 5 team, and the Tigers are 2-0 ATS against such teams so far this season. On the flip side, the ‘Dores are a dismal 0-5 ATS, and that doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon.

Know that you’ll be going against some trends, as Vandy is actually 4-1 ATS in the previous 5 meetings, including a 17-14 near-miss in Columbia last season. However, Mizzou has won 6 of the past 7 meetings straight up, and 2 of those victories has been by 28 or more points, including a trip to Nashville in 2017.

Over/Under

OVER 54.5 (-110) is the best option on the board.

Both of these teams have been all gas and no brakes on offense, while playing very little defense.

Mizzou has racked up 30 or more points in 3 of its 4 games, while yielding 27 or more points in both games against Power 5 schools. The Over is 3-1 so far this season.

Vandy has coughed up 36 or more points in each of the past 3 games, while scoring 28 or more points in 4 of 5 outings, going 4-0-1 to the Over in 2023.

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NIT: UAB at Vanderbilt odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s UAB at Vanderbilt NIT quarterfinal odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 4th-seeded UAB Blazers (27-9) and 2nd-seeded Vanderbilt Commodores (22-14) meet Wednesday in a NIT quarterfinal at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UAB at Vanderbilt odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Blazers were bounced in the Conference USA Tournament final by Florida Atlantic, who is still alive in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. UAB has rolled in the NIT so far, topping former conference mate Southern Miss and Morehead State by 18 or more points, with an average margin of victory of 23.0 points per game (PPG).

UAB has done it with defense, allowing just 59.5 PPG, while scoring 82.5 PPG, covering both games while cashing the Under in 3 postseason games in a row.

Vanderbilt just missed out on a trip to the Big Dance, falling to Texas A&M in the SEC Tournament semifinals. It has rebounded in the NIT with a pair of victories over Yale (71-62) and Michigan (66-65), splitting against the spread (ATS), while going 2-0 to the Under.

The Commodores have averaged 68.5 PPG in 2 NIT games, while allowing just 63.5 PPG.

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UAB at Vanderbilt odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): UAB -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Vanderbilt -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): UAB -1.5 (+105) | Vanderbilt +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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UAB at Vanderbilt picks and predictions

Prediction

Vanderbilt 71, UAB 66

Moneyline

VANDERBILT (-115) is worth a look on the moneyline, mainly due to the home-court advantage.

UAB (-115) has been dominant in this tournament to date, but wins against USM and Morehead State are a lot different than facing a mid-tier SEC team.

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Against the spread

UAB -1.5 (+105) has been strong in the NIT, but it is still just 5-16-2 ATS in the last 23 road games, while going 6-15-1 ATS in the last 22 games following a cover.

Vandy +1.5 (-125) is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 games overall, while cashing in 6 of the last 7 home games. The Commodores are also 7-2 ATS in the last 9 games against winning teams.

None need to pay more juice with such a small spread. Play the ML. PASS.

Over/Under

The UNDER 153.5 (-115) is the best play on the board.

Both of these teams have been about the Under in the NIT so far. UAB has allowed just 59.5 PPG, and Vandy has conceded just 63.5 PPG. Both teams play a tremendous brand of defense, and there is no way this turns into a track meet in the Music City.

The Over trends are strong for both sides, oddly enough, but the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 for the Blazers against teams with a winning percentage over .600, and 7-3 in the last 10 for the Commodores against teams with a winning percentage over .600.

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SEC Tournament: Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M odds and lines, with expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vanderbilt Commodores (20-13) square off with the No. 18 Texas A&M Aggies (24-8) Saturday in the SEC Tournament semifinals. Tip-off from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville is at 3 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

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Vanderbilt faces another tall task against the 2-seeded Aggies just one day after beating No. 24 Kentucky 80-73 as a 9-point underdog Friday. It is likely only a conference championship that will get the Commodores into the Big Dance, even with their win over Kentucky. Texas A&M is comfortably into March, but would still hate to be the next victim in the Vanderbilt cog.

The Aggies topped Arkansas 67-61 Friday and will look to again use a slow pace to draw Vanderbilt into a low-possession game, but Vandy will be okay with that and this should be a close game down to the wire.

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Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Vanderbilt +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Texas A&M -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Vanderbilt +5.5 (-105) | Texas A&M -5.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas A&M 68, Vanderbilt 65

Moneyline

PASS.

Anything can happen — as we saw with Vanderbilt (+200) beating Kentucky Friday — but this does not mean the value is there with them again Saturday. It may be fine to make a little nibble on the underdog, but I would not go very heavy on it.

Texas A&M (-250) will probably emerge victorious in a close game but you can’t risk 2 1/2 times your potential return. It’s best to just avoid the moneyline here altogether.

Against the spread

LEAN VANDERBILT +5.5 (-105).

The sentiment might be that the Commodores used all their luck Friday against Kentucky, but there might just be a bit left for the Aggies.

Although technically a neutral site game, this game will be played in Vanderbilt’s home city of Nashville and the crowd should be pro-Commodores. This small advantage could help propel Vanderbilt to cover 5.5 points and that should be well within reach in what is likely to be a lower-scoring game.

Vanderbilt is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games and with this number being 2 or 3 points too high, this game should make it 6-0 ATS.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 140.5 (-115)

Texas A&M has gone Under in 6 of its last 8 games overall and has also gone Under in 5 of its last 6 Saturday games.

With both teams attempting to slow the pace, the only way this game gets to the Over is by getting to overtime. As long as this game remains in regulation, the UNDER 140.5 (-110) is the correct side to wager on.

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SEC Tournament: Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky odds and lines, with expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vanderbilt Commodores (19-13) look to continue their season against the No. 24 Kentucky Wildcats (21-10) in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals in Nashville Friday at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

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After winning the 1st meeting between these teams 69-53 on Jan. 24 as a 5.5-point favorite (Under 142.5 hit), Kentucky lost the 2nd contest 68-66 at home as a 10.5 favorite on March 1 (Under 145.5 hit).

Kentucky, after a rough start to the season, has come on strong to finish the season in the top 25 and will make another trip to March after being defeated by St. Peter’s last year.

Vanderbilt comes in after beating LSU 77-68 on Thursday and needs a win to keep its slim hopes of a postseason berth alive.  Coach Jerry Stackhouse has done great for Vanderbilt this season and a win against Kentucky would be a large feather in the cap of the program moving forward into next season.

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Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Vanderbilt +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | Kentucky -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Vanderbilt +8.5 (-105) | Kentucky -8.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 78, Vanderbilt 68

Moneyline

PASS.

Kentucky comes in rested after winning its last game of the season 88-79 over Arkansas on Saturday while Vanderbilt is coming off a tough win over LSU on Thursday. After a physical battle against the Tigers, expect the Commodores to come out a bit slow here.

But at -425, Kentucky is too big a favorite to wager on straight. But it would still be the only side to play. Which means this is a no go as a bet unless added into a larger parlay.

Against the spread

KENTUCKY -8.5 (-115).

Vanderbilt has had a good run of late. But it ends here.

Kentucky has covered in 5 of 6 overall and 5 of 6 in Friday games. Coming in with 6 days rest, the Wildcats will jump out to an early lead and force the Commodores to play catchup, which Vandy is not equipped to do.

Oscar Tshiebwe has not been the same player this season as he was in 2021-22. But he is still a finalist for the Wooden Award and leads the nation with 13.1 rebounds per game while also averaging 16.4 points.

His ability to get offensive rebounds to produce 2nd-chance points while also limiting the amount of second chance points for Vanderbilt will go a long way in making sure Kentucky can cover the 8.5-point spread here.

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Over/Under

OVER 144.5 (-110)

While both teams have gone through scoring droughts this season, the Over is still the correct play.

Kentucky is coming in fresh off an 88-point output against Arkansas Saturday and Vanderbilt will be forced to play keep up.

Kentucky’s defense ranks just 107th at 67.6 points per game while Vanderbilt’s defense ranks 234th at 71.7 points allowed.  Both teams will find it difficult to hold down the opponent and the Over is the most comfortable play here.

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SEC Tournament: LSU vs. Vanderbilt odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s LSU vs. Vanderbilt odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The LSU Tigers (14-18) and the Vanderbilt Commodores (18-13) meet Thursday in the 2nd round of the SEC Tournament. Tip-off from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville is set for 8 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the LSU vs. Vanderbilt odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The 14th-seeded Tigers took down the 11th-seeded Georgia Bulldogs 72-67 Wednesday in the 1st round, covering as 3-point favorites despite being the lower seed. Vanderbilt is coming off a 1st-round bye.

LSU beat Vanderbilt in their only meeting of the season 84-77 on Feb. 22 as 2.5-point underdogs. That win was 1 of only 2 conference wins by the Tigers on the season.

Vanderbilt has a 17-14 ATS record and is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. LSU has a 11-20-1 ATS record and is 4-6 ATS over their last 10 games.

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LSU vs. Vanderbilt odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): LSU +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Vanderbilt -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): LSU +4.5 (-110) | Vanderbilt -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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LSU vs. Vanderbilt picks and predictions

Prediction

Vanderbilt 75, LSU 70

Moneyline

AVOID. 

Vanderbilt should be able to win this game despite suffering a loss to the Tigers earlier in the season. LSU was terrible in conference games this year and there is no reason to believe that will change in this game. The risk in this bet is not quite worth the reward so I would still avoid.

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Against the spread

BET VANDERBILT -4.5 (-110).

The Commodores are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 neutral site games and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. They are also 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a win and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 following an ATS win.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 142.5 (-105).

The Over for the Tigers is 5-1 in their last 6 overall and 13-3 in their last 16 vs. a team with a straight up winning record. The Under for LSU is 4-0 in their last 4 neutral site games but with this being in Nashville it is basically a home game for the Commodores.

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Vanderbilt at Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Vanderbilt at Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vanderbilt Commodores (16-13, 9-7 SEC) travel to face the Kentucky Wildcats (20-9, 11-5) on Wednesday at Rupp Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Commodores covered as 3.5-point home favorites in Saturday’s 88-72 win over Florida. Vanderbilt has won 6 of its last 7 games.

The Wildcats cruised to an 86-54 victory over Auburn to cover as 5-point home favorites. Kentucky is amid a 4-game winning streak and has gone 6-2 in its last 8 conference games.

Vanderbilt and Kentucky meet for the 2nd time this season. The Wildcats covered as 6-point road favorites in a 69-53 win and the Under hit in the 1st meeting on Jan. 24.

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Vanderbilt at Kentucky odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Vanderbilt +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Kentucky -525 (bet $525 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Vanderbilt +10.5 (-110) | Kentucky -10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Vanderbilt at Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 80, Vanderbilt 68

Moneyline

PASS.

Even though the Wildcats should secure the victory at home, taking them to win isn’t worth the risk at the current odds (-525).

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Against the spread

While Vanderbilt has been playing better recently, KENTUCKY -10.5 (-110) is the pick in this SEC showdown. The Wildcats are 10-6 ATS in their 16 conference games this season and are playing at home.

Kentucky is also 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games overall.

Over/Under

OVER 145.5 (-115) is the lean with how these teams have performed recently. These teams average a combined 147 points per game and Vanderbilt’s defense is surrendering 71.9 points per game (240th in the nation).

The Commodores are 4-1 to the Over in their last 5 games overall and the Wildcats are 7-3 to the Over in their last 10 games overall.

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Tennessee at Vanderbilt odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Tennessee at Vanderbilt odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers (19-4, 8-2 SEC) face the Vanderbilt Commodores (11-12, 4-6) on Wednesday at Memorial Gymnasium. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Volunteers defeated Auburn 46-43 in their last game despite falling short of covering as 9.5-point favorites at home. Tennessee has gone 8-2 in its last 10 games, including a 77-68 win as 16.5-pint favorites over Vanderbilt on Jan. 10.

The Commodores beat Ole Miss 74-71 in their previous contest as they failed to cover as 4.5-point favorites at home. Vanderbilt ended a 3-game losing streak with its win over Ole Miss.

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Tennessee at Vanderbilt odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Tennessee -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Vanderbilt +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Tennessee -10.5 (+100) | Vanderbilt +10.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tennessee at Vanderbilt picks and predictions

Prediction

Tennessee 74, Vanderbilt 66

Moneyline

PASS.

Even with Tennessee (-550) heavily favored on the road, taking them straight up isn’t worth doing.

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Against the spread

Assuming that G Jordan Wright suits up for the Commodores, VANDERBILT +10.5 (-120) is how I’d wager on the spread. The Commodores kept it within single digits in the last matchup against the Volunteers and that game was on the road.

Vanderbilt is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games following an ATS loss. The underdog is also 16-7-1 ATS in the last 24 meetings between these 2 SEC programs.

Over/Under

OVER 134.5 (-110) is the lean following a low-scoring game for Tennessee. Even though the Volunteers allow the fewest points per game (54.6) in the nation, the Commodores give up 72 points per game (251st in the nation).

Tennessee has gone Over in each of its last 6 games after scoring fewer than 50 points in its previous game. Vanderbilt is 5-1 to the Over in its last 6 home games against a team with a winning road record.

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