Vanderbilt vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Vanderbilt vs Western Kentucky

The Vanderbilt Commodores battle the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Wednesday, November 26.

The -105 for Under 167.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value. Our prediction is that Vanderbilt and Western Kentucky might not collectively reach this total.

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Vanderbilt Commodores won their previous game which was at home. It was a 109-74 triumph against Texas Southern.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers were winners last time out. It was a 97-67 home victory against Bethel Wildcats.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Western Kentucky	4-0	361	298	63	3-0	1-0	4W
Vanderbilt	5-0	515	365	150	4-0	1-0	5W

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Vanderbilt vs Western Kentucky Prediction & Picks

Approach Vanderbilt vs Western Kentucky fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Don’t expect fireworks in this college matchup. The two teams might not score a huge combined total and our pick is to back Under 167.5 points at odds of -105.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Vanderbilt vs Western Kentucky stats:

• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Vanderbilt games on the road.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Vanderbilt games on the road.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 WKU games.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 WKU games.

Under 167.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vanderbilt 89 - 74 Western Kentucky

Let’s roll the dice and try the Dores to achieve a 89-74 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Vanderbilt vs Western Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Vanderbilt have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -5000 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 98% chance of winning. Western Kentucky are the underdogs at +1400 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 18.5 and total points has a line of 167.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those who wager Under 167.5 can get -105.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Vanderbilt

-5000

WKU

+1400

Point Spread

Vanderbilt -18.5

-120

WKU +18.5

-102

Total Points

Under 167.5

-105

Over 167.5

-115

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various betting odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Points, Three-Pointers, Blocks or Steals will hit over or under a certain line.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vanderbilt Stats

Western Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -18.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +18.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 165.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 167.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.50 pts and allowed 76.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 83.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 167.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 72.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 73.70 pts in the last 10 home games

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Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Western Kentucky	4-0	361	298	63	3-0	1-0	4W
New Mexico State	4-0	314	270	44	4-0	0-0	4W
Liberty	5-1	522	391	131	4-1	1-0	1L
Kennesaw State	4-2	569	445	124	3-1	1-1	1L
Jacksonville State	3-2	433	314	119	3-1	0-1	2L
Sam Houston	3-2	434	366	68	3-0	0-2	2W
Middle Tennessee	4-3	578	516	62	3-1	1-2	2L
Missouri State	3-3	463	422	41	3-2	0-1	1L
Louisiana Tech	2-2	262	223	39	2-0	0-2	1L
UTEP	3-4	520	504	16	3-2	0-2	2L
FIU	2-3	424	403	21	2-1	0-2	1L
Delaware	2-4	413	443	-30	2-2	0-2	1W

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tennessee	7-0	611	442	169	6-0	1-0	7W
Vanderbilt	5-0	515	365	150	4-0	1-0	5W
LSU	5-0	493	353	140	5-0	0-0	5W
Missouri	6-0	559	420	139	5-0	1-0	6W
Ole Miss	5-0	411	325	86	5-0	0-0	5W
Georgia	6-1	669	487	182	5-1	1-0	1L
Auburn	5-1	551	421	130	4-1	1-0	2W
Arkansas	5-1	546	421	125	5-0	0-1	4W
Florida	4-1	431	346	85	4-0	0-1	4W
Kentucky	4-2	525	388	137	4-1	0-1	1W
Texas	4-2	506	400	106	4-1	0-1	1L
Oklahoma	4-2	531	447	84	4-0	0-2	2W
Texas A&M	4-2	534	460	74	4-1	0-1	2W
South Carolina	4-2	491	428	63	4-0	0-2	2L
Alabama	3-2	449	426	23	1-2	2-0	1L
Mississippi State	3-3	477	482	-5	3-1	0-2	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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