Alabama vs Vanderbilt Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Alabama vs Vanderbilt prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 11-3 (1-0) this season after they defeated Kentucky by a score of 89-74 in their last game. Alabama led 50-34 at halftime, but they were outscored 40-39 in the second half in the win. The Crimson Tide shot 46% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Aden Holloway led Alabama with 26 points and five assists, while Labaron Philon Jr added 17 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Alabama defeated Yale by a score of 102-78 and Kennesaw State by a score of 92-81. The Crimson Tide have scored 94.1 points per game with 42.1 rebounds and 17.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.1 points against per game this season. Labaron Philon Jr is averaging 21.5 points and 5.4 assists per game, while Aden Holloway is averaging 18.4 points and 4.1 assists per game for the Crimson Tide. Alabama is shooting 46.8% from the field, 76.0% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this season. 

Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores are 14-0 (1-0) this year after they defeated South Carolina by a score of 83-71 in their last game. Vanderbilt led 42-34 at halftime and added 41 more points in the second half for the win. The Commodores shot 51% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Tyler Tanner led Vanderbilt with 19 points and 14 assists, while AK Okereke added 17 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Vanderbilt defeated New Haven by a score of 96-53 and Wake Forest by a score of 98-67. The Commodores have scored 93.4 points per game with 39.1 rebounds and 19.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.7 points against per game this season. Duke Miles (questionable) is averaging 17.1 points and 4.7 assists per game, while Tyler Tanner is averaging 16.2 points and 5.5 assists per game for the Commodores. Vanderbilt is shooting 51.2% from the field, 77.0% on free throws, and 37.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win

• Vanderbilt has won each of its last nine games as an AP-ranked team.
• Alabama has lost four of its last five night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a top-15 AP-ranked team.
• Alabama has lost the first half in four of its last five night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a top-15 AP-ranked team.

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won 10 of its last 11 January games as an AP-ranked team.
• Vanderbilt has lost 10 of its last 11 night games against AP-ranked opponents at Memorial Gymnasium.
• Vanderbilt has lost the first half in each of its last seven home night games against the Southeastern Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Sixty-two of Vanderbilt’s last 64 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 175 or fewer points.
• Four of Alabama’s last five night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 183+ points.

Alabama vs Vanderbilt Prediction 

Vanderbilt comes into this matchup looking to stay undefeated on the season and they will be at home for this one. The Commodores are shooting 51% from the field and they have scored at least 83 points in four of their last five. Alabama has won four in a row and they have scored at least 89 points in all four wins. The Crimson Tide have an elite offense, but they play no defense and I think that is a problem when going on the road in conference play. Take Vanderbilt to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Vanderbilt -3.5