Vanderbilt vs LSU Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

The Vanderbilt Commodores are visiting the LSU Fighting Tigers on Saturday, January 4th at the H&PE Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Vanderbilt Commodores vs LSU Fighting Tigers Prediction. We will examine:

The LSU Fighting Tigers’ recent form and player performance

The Vanderbilt Commodores’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the LSU Fighting Tigers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Vanderbilt Commodores

Recent betting trends in games played between Vanderbilt Commodores and LSU Fighting Tigers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Vanderbilt Commodores vs LSU Fighting Tigers game

LSU Fighting Tigers Preview

The LSU Fighting Tigers have an 11-2 record this season and are sitting in the 11th place of the SEC. LSU is coming off a 111-45 win over Mississippi Valley State. The Tigers are 7-6 against the spread, and 7-6 in over/under while having a 9-0 home record. 

Offensively, LSU is averaging 84.2 points per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 67 points per game (80th). The Tigers shoot 48.2% from the field (59th) and 32.6% from beyond the arc (239th). The Tigers shoot 73.8% from the free throw line (120th) and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game, which is the 17th-best in the nation.

Camryn Carter leads LSU in scoring this season, with an average of 16.9 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Jordan Sears adds 14.6 points and 3.8 rebounds. LSU will face Missouri following this one.

Vanderbilt Commodores Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores have a 12-1 record this season and are sitting in the 7th place of the SEC. Vanderbilt is coming off a 100-56 win over New Orleans. The Commodores are 10-3 against the spread, and 6-6-1 in over/under, while having a 1-0 road record.

Offensively, Vanderbilt is averaging 86.5 points per game, which is the 15th-best in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 66.1 points per game (66th). The Commodores shoot 49.1% from the field (34th) and with 33.5% from beyond the arc (200th). The Commodores shoot 74.5% from the free throw line (98th) and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game (151st).

Jason Edwards leads Vanderbilt scoring this season, with an average of 18.8 points, while Devin McGlockton adds 11.9 points and a team-high 8.9 rebounds.

Why the LSU Tigers will win

• LSU has won each of its last nine games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
• Vanderbilt has lost each of its last five games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
• Vanderbilt has lost the first half in each of its last five games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win

• Vanderbilt has won each of its last seven day games.
• LSU has lost five of its last six day games against the Southeastern Conference at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
• Vanderbilt has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Vanderbilt Commodores vs LSU Fighting Tigers Prediction

LSU is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against Vanderbilt, but Vanderbilt is 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, LSU won 75-61 on the road, covering the spread as the game went under the total. In this Vanderbilt Commodores vs LSU Fighting Tigers Prediction, LSU is coming as a -1.5 home favorites. Vanderbilt is better both offensively, scoring 2.3 points more than LSU, and defensively, allowing 0.9 points less. The Commodores are winning by an average of 20.4 points this season, while the Tigers are winning by an average of 17.2 points. Both teams have been playing extremely well this season, and Vanderbilt has been one of the best covering teams in the nation. The Commodores are 10-3 against the spread this season and have covered in six straight games, while on the other hand, the Tigers are 2-3 against the spread in their last 5. Take the Vanderbilt Commodores and lay the points on the road.