Tennessee vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Tennessee vs Vanderbilt

The Tennessee Volunteers go up against the Vanderbilt Commodores, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, February 21.

Over 149.5 points are expected to be scored when Tennessee and Vanderbilt meet, with this prediction available at odds of -110 and this looks like a value bet.

Tennessee Volunteers claimed a victory in their previous game. A 89-66 home win occurred against Oklahoma Sooners.

Vanderbilt Commodores were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 81-80 reverse against Missouri Tigers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 81-76 win for Tennessee when they last played Vanderbilt. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Tennessee win eight times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	21-5	2290	1921	369	13-2	8-3	1L
Tennessee	19-7	2115	1798	317	15-3	4-4	3W

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Tennessee vs Vanderbilt Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Tennessee vs Vanderbilt with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 149.5 when these college teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -110.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Tennessee vs Vanderbilt stats:

• The 149.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Tennessee games.
• The 149.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Tennessee games on the road.
• The 149.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Vanderbilt games.
• The 149.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Vanderbilt games at home.
• The 149.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Vanderbilt games at home.
• The 149.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 149.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Tennessee 74 - 81 Vanderbilt

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Tennessee 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.

Vanderbilt are -185 favorites and that means a 65% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that Tennessee are least likely to win at +152.

The spread is calculated to be 3.5, while total points comes in at 149.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to wager Over 149.5, there are odds of -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Tennessee

+152

Vanderbilt

-185

Point Spread

Tennessee +3.5

-110

Vanderbilt -3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

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Tennessee Stats

Vanderbilt Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 76.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 160.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.20 pts and allowed 76.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.50 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	21-5	2290	1921	369	13-2	8-3	1L
Florida	20-6	2238	1848	390	15-2	5-4	6W
Tennessee	19-7	2115	1798	317	15-3	4-4	3W
Arkansas	19-7	2334	2029	305	14-3	5-4	1L
Alabama	19-7	2411	2182	229	13-5	6-2	5W
Texas A&M	18-8	2325	2041	284	13-3	5-5	1W
Missouri	18-8	2082	1938	144	14-2	4-6	1W
Georgia	18-8	2344	2037	307	12-5	6-3	1W
Texas	17-9	2218	1944	274	13-4	4-5	5W
Kentucky	17-9	2119	1890	229	14-5	3-4	2L
Auburn	14-12	2184	2067	117	11-5	3-7	5L
LSU	14-12	2103	1971	132	10-6	4-6	4L
Mississippi State	13-13	2025	2044	-19	9-8	4-5	2W
Oklahoma	13-13	2152	2032	120	10-4	3-9	1L
Ole Miss	11-15	1928	1922	6	9-5	2-10	8L
South Carolina	11-15	1973	1974	-1	10-6	1-9	7L

• 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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