Eastern Kentucky vs Vanderbilt Prediction 11/12/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Eastern Kentucky vs Vanderbilt prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 12th at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 1-1 this season after they lost to Western Kentucky by a score of 87-79 in their last game. Eastern Kentucky trailed 37-36 at halftime and allowed 50 points in the second half in the loss. The Colonels shot 47.5% from the field, 29.6% on three pointers, and 65.0% on free throws in the game. Eastern Kentucky out rebounded Western Kentucky by a total of 39-38, recorded 15 assists, and committed 14 turnovers in the loss. Austin Ball led EKU with 20 points and three rebounds, while Montavious Myrick added 16 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Eastern Kentucky defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 122-60 to start the season. The Colonels have scored 100.5 points per game with 45.0 rebounds and 18.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.5 points against per game this season. Austin Ball is averaging 16.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while Montavious Myrick is averaging 16.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Colonels. Eastern Kentucky is shooting 48.2% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season. 

Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores are 2-0 this year after they defeated UCF by a score of 105-93 in their last game. Vanderbilt led 52-36 at halftime and added 53 points in the second half for the high scoring win. The Commodores shot 55.9% from the field, 38.9% on three pointers, and 88.2% on free throws in the game. Vanderbilt tied the rebounding battle at 29 a piece, recorded 18 assists, and committed six turnovers in the win. Duke Miles led the Commodores with 20 points and three assists, while Frankie Collins, Tyler Nickel and Tyler Tanner all added 17 points in the game. 

Prior to that game, Vanderbilt defeated Lipscomb by a score of 105-61 to start the season. The Commodores have scored 105.0 points per game with 33.0 rebounds and 20.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.0 points against per game this season. Tyler Nickel is averaging 18.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, while Tyler Tanner is averaging 17.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game for the Commodores. Vanderbilt is shooting 55.9% from the field, 79.4% on free throws, and 46.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win

• Vanderbilt has won 12 of its last 13 games at Memorial Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Eastern Kentucky has lost six of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
• Eastern Kentucky has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 Wednesday night road games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will win

• Vanderbilt has lost three of its last four night games at Memorial Gymnasium.

Eastern Kentucky vs Vanderbilt Prediction 

Vanderbilt comes into this matchup with a 2-0 record to start the season and they have scored 105 points in both wins. The Commodores are shooting nearly 56% from the field, but they did allow 93 points against UCF. Eastern Kentucky blew out a non-D1 team to start the season, but they allowed 87 points to Western Kentucky in an eight point loss. Take the over in this one, as both teams should find plenty of open looks.

David Racey's Pick: Over