Texas Southern vs Vanderbilt Prediction 11/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Texas Southern Tigers and the Vanderbilt Commodores meet Thursday in college basketball action from the Memorial Gym. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Texas Southern Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores prediction.

Texas Southern Tigers Recap

The Texas Southern Tigers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 77-67 loss at the hands of Texas State last time out to sit at 0-4 on the year. After this game, Texas Southern will head home for a game against Subdivision College of Biblical Studies.

Tigers Looking For Upset For First Win

Troy Hupstead leads the Tigers in scoring and rebounding with 19.7 PPG and 8.3 RPG while Zaire Hayes has 14 PPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Texas Southern up to this point in the year. Cameron Patterson has 9.3 PPG with 3 RPG and Duane Posey has 8.5 PPG with 4.8 RPG as well on the year. Jaylen Wysinger also has a team-high 2.2 APG as well this season for Texas Southern. As a team, Texas Southern is averaging 67.5 PPG on 42.3% shooting from the field, 33.3% from three and 62% from the foul line this season.

Vanderbilt Commodores Recap

The Vanderbilt Commodores come into this game looking to add on to their 104-75 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff last time out to sit at 4-0 this season. After this game, Vanderbilt will take on Western Kentucky at home.

Commodores Looking To Stay Unbeaten

Duke Miles leads the Commodores in scoring and assists with 16.2 PPG and 5.8 APG while Tyler Tanner has 15 PPG with 3.8 RPG and 2.8 SPG. Tyler Harris has 14.8 PPG with 4.5 RPG and Tyler Nickel has 14 PPG with 4.5 RPG and AK Okereke has 12 PPG with 3.3 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Vanderbilt so far this season. Frankie Collins also has 9.7 PPG with 4.3 RPG and 5.3 APG along with a team-high 3.7 SPG to lead Vanderbilt in steals and Devin McGlockton has 9.5 PPG with 7.8 RPG to lead Vanderbilt in rebounding so far this season. As a team, Vanderbilt is averaging 101.5 PPG on 52.9% shooting from the field, 40.3% from three and 74.7% from the foul line this season.

Texas Southern Tigers @ Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Trends: November 20, 2025

Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win

• Texas Southern has lost each of its last 26 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Vanderbilt has won each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at Memorial Gymnasium.
• Vanderbilt has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at Memorial Gymnasium.

Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win

• Vanderbilt has lost three of its last four night games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Vanderbilt’s last 40 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Memorial Gymnasium have produced a total of 167 or fewer points.
• Forty-six of Texas Southern’s last 49 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 167 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Vanderbilt ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.69).
• Vanderbilt ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (8.5%).
• Texas Southern ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (24.3).
• Texas Southern ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (33.5).

Texas Southern Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Prediction

I’m on the Tigers here. I think Vandy wins comfortably, but this is a lot and we’ve seen a few spots where Vanderbilt barely squeaks over the heavy line. Texas Southern’s an experienced SWAC team that’s been able to hang around in some spots and while they’ve also been drilled, I think this is just a case of too many points right here. Give me Texas Southern and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Texas Southern +35.5