| MATCHUP | Florida Gators | Vanderbilt Commodores |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-5 | 16-1 |
| Spread | +2.5 -115 | -2.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | Over 163.5 (-108) | Under 163.5 (-112) |
| Where | Memorial Gymnasium (TN), Nashville, TN | |
| When | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators beat Tennessee and Okahoma, and they play SU next. Florida has won 7 of its last 8 games.
The Florida Gators are averaging 85.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.4 points on 40.9 percent shooting. Thomas Haugh is averaging 17.4 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Alex Condon is averaging 14.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. Boogie Fland is the third double-digit scorer and Rueben Chinyelu is grabbing 10.7 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 27.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Preview
The Vanderbilt Commodores beat LSU, lost to Texas, and they play Arkansas next. Vanderbilt has won 16 of its last 17 games.
The Vanderbilt Commodores are averaging 91.3 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.6 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Duke Miles is averaging 17.5 points and 4.4 assists, while Tyler Tanner is averaging 17.2 points and 3.6 rebounds. Tyler Nickel is the third double-digit scorer and Devin McGlockton is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Vanderbilt Commodores are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Vanderbilt Commodores are allowing 28.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win
- Vanderbilt has won each of its last nine games at Memorial Gymnasium.
- Florida has lost the first half in each of its last four games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Florida Gators will win
- Florida has won 10 of its last 11 games against the Southeastern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-two of Vanderbilt’s last 25 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
- Thirty-four of Florida’s last 42 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Vanderbilt ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.84).
- Vanderbilt ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (91.3).
- Florida ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (27.9%).
- Florida ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (64.8).
Florida vs Vanderbilt Prediction
Vanderbilt is one of the best teams in the country and will be eager to rebound from its first loss to Texas. Vanderbilt should be favored, especially over a Florida team that’s underachieved up to this point. However, Florida is showing signs of getting it together with wins in 7 of its last 8 games, which includes nice recent wins over Oklahoma and Tennessee. When right, Florida is still one of the better teams in the country and a side you’re not going to get an underdog much. There’s value with Florida as a dog. Give me the bucket in what should be a fun SEC battle.