Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Vanderbilt Commodores Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Tennessee Tech vs Vanderbilt NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nashville.

Tennessee Tech vs Vanderbilt Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Commodores. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on SEC, and it's hosted by the Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 156 points, and Vanderbilt is favored by -23 against Tennessee Tech in a non-conference matchup.

Tennessee Tech vs. Vanderbilt Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Vanderbilt Commodores
Where: Nashville at Memorial Gymnasium (TN)
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds VAND -23, TENTCH +1416 | VAND -5000 O/U 156

Golden Eagles Preview: Is a Win at Nashville Possible for the Golden Eagles?

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Tennessee Tech picked up a 90-75 win over Presbyterian on Wednesday, November 27th. The Golden Eagles were +3 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they pull off the win, they also covered the spread.

Tennessee Tech jumped out to a 45-29 lead by halftime, but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45 of their own. The combined points for the game were 165, well over the pre-game O/U line of 135.5.

Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown

Tennessee Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 50% shooting performance from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 14-of-30 threes for a 46.7% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%.

Jaylon Johnson led the way with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, shooting 5-of-8 from three. Kyle Layton also connected on 5-of-8 from deep, finishing with 15 points. The Golden Eagles dished out 22 assists as a team, with 11 offensive rebounds and an 80% mark from the free-throw line.

Golden Eagles Team Defense

Tennessee Tech's defense struggled, giving up 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles allowed 34 made field goals on 68 attempts.

From beyond the arc, they allowed 14 threes on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. Tennessee Tech also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws.

Commodores Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Commodores?

Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games

Vanderbilt dropped to 2-2 on the season after an 81-70 loss to Drake on Sunday. The Commodores were -4.5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.

After trailing 34-31 at halftime, Vanderbilt allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. Defensive struggles in the 2nd half were a key factor in the loss.

Commodores Offense Breakdown

Vanderbilt's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 21 attempts for a 19% success rate, though they connected on 60.6% of their two-point shots.

Jason Edwards led the way with 26 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 40% from three. Cam Manyawu contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 72.7% of his shots. Mitch Mascari added 17 points, making 3 of 5 from deep.

Commodores Team Defense

Vanderbilt gave up 81 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 60% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 20/33 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Vanderbilt's defense held the other team to 19% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 75%, hitting 18 of 24 free throws. Vanderbilt also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Golden Eagles vs Commodores Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Tennessee Tech has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 63 points per game in these games.
Although Vanderbilt has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-4-1. The team averaged 66 points per game in these games.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Golden Eagles have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Commodores struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.