Texas vs Vanderbilt Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Texas vs Vanderbilt Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the Vanderbilt University Memorial Gym. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

– The Longhorns’ recent form and recent player performance 

– The Commodores’ recent form and recent player performance

– Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Texas

– Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vanderbilt

– Recent betting trends in games played between Texas and Vanderbilt

– A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Longhorns and Commodores. 

Texas Looks to Bounce Back

Texas in the last game faced off against Arkansas and they didn’t play well. The offense scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 78 points and that led to the defeat. Texas shot only 34.4 percent from the field and 27.7 percent from deep. In the first half, they scored only 24 points and they didn’t have much of a chance after that. Tre Johnson had a strong game putting up 25 points, five rebounds, and four assists. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. 

Texas comes into this game with a 15-8 record overall and they have gone 13-9-1 against the spread. Texas is averaging 78.5 points while their defense is giving up 66.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 83rd in the league while the defense is ranked 51st in the league. They are shooting 47.53 percent from the field. In this game, Texas is going to need the defense to be a whole lot better. On Tuesday, Texas has a huge game against Alabama and they can’t be looking ahead in this game.  

Why Texas Will Beat Vanderbilt

• Texas has won 23 of its last 24 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Vanderbilt has lost three of its last four games against the Southeastern Conference.

Vanderbilt Has Lost Two Straight Games

Vanderbilt has lost two straight games, and all confidence has been shot. Two games ago against Oklahoma, they lost 97-67, and in the last game against Florida, they lost 86-75. At halftime, against the Gators, they were actually up by a point, but in the second half, the defense gave up 51 points, and that led to the defeat. Guard Jason Edwards put up 20 points. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. The last win came two Saturdays ago against Kentucky. 

Vanderbilt comes into this game with a 166-6 record overall and they have gone 13-9 against the spread. Vanderbilt is averaging 80.9 points while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 39th in the league while the defense is ranked 191st. The offense has been good but to have a chance in this game the defense is going to need to step up to really make a statement. Guard Jason Edwards is averaging 17.6 points while shooting 45.3 percent from the field.

Why Vanderbilt Will Beat Texas 

• Vanderbilt has won each of its last eight day games at Memorial Gymnasium.
• Texas has lost three of its last four road day games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Texas has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against Conference opponents.

Texas vs Vanderbilt Prediction

There is not a strong play on the side, but we will look at the total here. Vanderbilt is averaging 80.9 points per game but their defense has been a major problem giving up 71.6 points per game. This is the perfect game for Texas to get the offense out to a fast start. Look for plenty of shots to be made. Jason Edwards is going to have a strong game for Vanderbilt, and they are going to have no issue running up the score also. Both defenses are going to have some major issues, and this game will end up over the total.