Vanderbilt vs Tennessee Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Vanderbilt vs Tennessee prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 15th at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores are 17-7 (5-6) this year after they lost to Auburn by a score of 80-68 in their last game. Vanderbilt trailed 34-32 at halftime and allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Commodores shot 41.9% from the field, 17.6% on three-pointers, and 92.9% on free throws in the game. Jason Edwards led Vanderbilt with 13 points and three rebounds, while Devin McGlockton added 10 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Commodores defeated Texas by a score of 86-78 but did lose to Florida by a score of 86-75 before that. Vanderbilt has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for ninth in the SEC standings with a 5-6 record. Vanderbilt has scored 80.6 points per game and they have allowed 72.2 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Jason Edwards is averaging 17.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Devin McGlockton is averaging 11.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game this year. Vanderbilt is shooting 45.9% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 32.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are 20-5 (7-5) this season after they lost to Kentucky by a score of 75-64 in their last game. Tennessee trailed 33-26 at halftime, but they did lead with under five minutes left in the game, before falling apart offensively for the loss. The Volunteers shot 42.6% from the field, 16.7% on three-pointers, and 78.9% on free throws in the game. Zakai Zeigler led Tennessee with 17 points and six assists, while Igor Milicic Jr. added 16 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Volunteers defeated Oklahoma by a score of 70-52 and Missouri by a score of 85-81. Tennessee has won three of their last four games and they are currently seventh in the SEC standings with a 7-5 record. Tennessee has scored 74.3 points per game and they have allowed 59.9 points per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Chaz Lanier is averaging 17.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game, while Zakai Zeigler is averaging 13.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game this year. Tennessee is shooting 45.1% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Tennessee will beat Vanderbilt

• Tennessee has won 21 of its last 22 games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Vanderbilt has lost each of its last seven games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
• Vanderbilt has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seventeen of Vanderbilt’s last 18 games have produced a total of 140+ points.
• Nine of Tennessee’s last 12 day games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Vanderbilt vs Tennessee Prediction 

Tennessee comes into this matchup ranked #5 in the country and they will be at home for this game, but they are coming off of a loss against Kentucky. The Volunteers are shooting just 45.1% from the field this year, but they are allowing 59.9 points per game on defense. Vanderbilt has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 78+ points in four straight. The Commodores are shooting 45.9% from the field this season and they are scoring over 80 points per game, but their defense is a big concern. Tennessee worries me with their lack of depth, but their defense should hold Vandy in check, while the Tennessee offense has a big day. Take the Vols here.