McNeese State vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: McNeese State vs Vanderbilt
No. 12 McNeese State Cowboys take on No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores in this NCAA Tournament First Round game at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, with tip-off scheduled for 15:15 on Thursday, March 19.
McNeese State might not be heavily beaten by Vanderbilt and that leads us to back the underdogs against the spread. Especially when you can get +11.5 which is available at -105.
The McNeese State Cowboys (28-5, 2nd in the Southland) beat the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 76-59 on the road in their last game.
The Vanderbilt Commodores (26-8, 4th in the SEC) lost their last matchup, falling 86-75 on the road to the Arkansas Razorbacks.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
McNeese
|
29-5 | 2711 | 2247 | 464 | 18-0 | 11-5 | 11W |
Vanderbilt
|
26-8 | 2936 | 2557 | 379 | 15-3 | 11-5 | 1L |
McNeese State vs Vanderbilt Prediction & Picks
We cover the essential McNeese State vs Vanderbilt betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’ve smashed into the underdogs +11.5 and this spread wager at -105 means we need McNeese State to avoid a heavy defeat in this college contest.
The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date college hoops stats for sharper picks.
Key McNeese State vs Vanderbilt stats:
McNeese +11.5 Probability
Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Javohn Garcia (McNeese) can be wagered to score Over 11.5 points at -114. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.
Latest Javohn Garcia Player Prop Odds
Tyshawn Archie (McNeese) can be backed to have Over 2.5 assists at -114. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet that he is able to cover an appealing line.
Latest Tyshawn Archie Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are McNeese to cover the +11.5 spread, Over 150.5 on the total and Javohn Garcia (McNeese) to score Over 11.5 points.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
73
-
82
Vanderbilt
For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on the Dores. Backing them to win 82-73 means you can land a potential monster return.
McNeese State vs Vanderbilt Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
At betting odds of -909 with the sportsbooks, Vanderbilt are regarded as 90% likely to win this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, McNeese State are trading at +580.
The spread is calculated to be 11.5, while total points comes in at 150.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to back Over 150.5, it’s -105.
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The favorite to hit the most buckets is Tyler Tanner. Odds of -103 can be found for him scoring Over 19.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
McNeese State Stats
Vanderbilt Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 139.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 150.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 63.00 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
26-7 | 2864 | 2376 | 488 | 18-3 | 8-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
26-8 | 3058 | 2723 | 335 | 20-3 | 6-5 | 5W |
|
Vanderbilt
|
26-8 | 2936 | 2557 | 379 | 15-3 | 11-5 | 1L |
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Georgia
|
22-10 | 2874 | 2533 | 341 | 15-6 | 7-4 | 1L |
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
21-11 | 2807 | 2546 | 261 | 14-5 | 7-6 | 1L |
Missouri
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Oklahoma
|
19-15 | 2813 | 2621 | 192 | 13-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
Auburn
|
17-16 | 2730 | 2620 | 110 | 14-6 | 3-10 | 1L |
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
Ole Miss
|
15-20 | 2656 | 2664 | -8 | 9-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
13-19 | 2484 | 2618 | -134 | 9-10 | 4-9 | 6L |
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 1L |
| Southland | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
McNeese
|
29-5 | 2711 | 2247 | 464 | 18-0 | 11-5 | 11W |
Stephen F. Austin
|
28-5 | 2520 | 2176 | 344 | 16-2 | 12-3 | 1L |
UTRGV
|
19-14 | 2505 | 2293 | 212 | 11-5 | 8-9 | 1L |
Texas A&M-CC
|
18-16 | 2447 | 2304 | 143 | 11-5 | 7-11 | 1L |
New Orleans
|
15-18 | 2459 | 2563 | -104 | 6-6 | 9-12 | 1L |
Nicholls State
|
14-19 | 2388 | 2471 | -83 | 7-6 | 7-13 | 1L |
Lamar
|
12-19 | 2167 | 2143 | 24 | 7-9 | 5-10 | 8L |
Incarnate Word
|
12-19 | 2302 | 2285 | 17 | 10-7 | 2-12 | 1L |
Houston Christian
|
12-20 | 2147 | 2309 | -162 | 9-5 | 3-15 | 1L |
Texas A&M-Commerce
|
11-21 | 2246 | 2385 | -139 | 6-8 | 5-13 | 4L |
Northwestern State
|
10-22 | 2185 | 2317 | -132 | 8-6 | 2-16 | 3L |
SE Louisiana
|
9-22 | 2016 | 2184 | -168 | 5-7 | 4-15 | 1W |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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