Vanderbilt vs Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Vanderbilt vs Tennessee

The Vanderbilt Commodores go up against the Tennessee Volunteers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, March 7.

Tennessee should be taken against the spread at -5.5 with our prediction being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory over Vanderbilt. Back them at the odds of -105 that are available.

Vanderbilt Commodores got the win in their previous game. A 89-86 (OT) triumph occurred on the road when playing Ole Miss Rebels.

Tennessee Volunteers won their last game 78-59. This was a road victory against South Carolina Gamecocks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tennessee have won two on the spin against Vanderbilt. They won 81-76 at home and 69-65 on the road. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Tennessee wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	26-8	2936	2557	379	15-3	11-5	1L
Tennessee	22-11	2622	2289	333	16-5	6-6	1L

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Vanderbilt vs Tennessee Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Vanderbilt vs Tennessee betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Tennessee at -5.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -105 are available and our pick would mean a solid win for the favorites in this college showdown.

Our team of college basketball handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Vanderbilt vs Tennessee stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by Tennessee in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Tennessee in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Tennessee in 6 of their last 10 games against Vanderbilt.

Tennessee -5.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Tennessee -5.5 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Vanderbilt 73 - 83 Tennessee

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Vols when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 83-73 should provide some entertainment.

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Vanderbilt vs Tennessee 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.

Tennessee are -154 favorites and that means a 61% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Vanderbilt are the underdogs at +128 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 3.5 and the total points line is 145.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 145.5, the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

Vanderbilt

+128

Tennessee

-154

Point Spread

Vanderbilt +3.5

-115

Tennessee -3.5

-105

Total Points

Under 145.5

-105

Over 145.5

-115

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Vanderbilt Stats

Tennessee Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.80 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 67.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.10 pts and allowed 67.40 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
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

• 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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