Missouri Tigers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Matchup

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

Vanderbilt vs Missouri Prediction

Betting on today's Commodores and Tigers game? Catch the action at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on SECN. This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 156.5 points, and Missouri is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt vs. Missouri Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Vanderbilt Commodores at Missouri Tigers
Where: Columbia at Mizzou Arena
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds MISSR -3.5, VAND +144 | MISSR -176 O/U 156.5

Commodores Preview: Can Vanderbilt Pull Off a Road Win?

The Commodores fell to 13-2 on the season after a 76-64 home loss to Mississippi State on Tuesday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Vanderbilt failed to cover the spread.

Vanderbilt trailed 39-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Commodores Offense Breakdown

Vanderbilt struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.5% from the field and 19.2% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 26 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, but they did manage to convert 75% of their free throws, going 15 for 20 from the line.

RJ Melendez led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor. AJ Hoggard added 18 points and 3 assists, while Cameron Matthews contributed 16 points and 5 rebounds. Grant Huffman was perfect from deep, hitting both of his three-point attempts and finishing with 12 points on 80% shooting overall.

Commodores Team Defense

Even though Vanderbilt gave up 76 points, they held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including a tough night from beyond the arc, where they shot only 19% (5/26) on threes.

Vanderbilt sent them to the line 20 times, where they hit 75% of their free throws. The Commodores also allowed 16 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough at Home?

Missouri improved to 12-3 on the season with an 83-67 home win over LSU on Tuesday. Entering the game as -7.5 favorites, the Tigers covered the spread with the victory.

Missouri jumped out to a 42-27 lead at halftime, but the 2nd half was more even, with Missouri scoring 41 points and allowing 40. The game’s total points of 150 fell just under the O/U line of 153.5.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Missouri's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field and hitting 48% of their threes (12/25). Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws (21/27).

Tamar Bates led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and from three (2/3). Anthony Robinson II and Cam Carter each added 16 points, with Robinson contributing 4 assists.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Missouri's defensive efforts, they allowed 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. The Tigers gave up 12 three-pointers on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate from beyond the arc.

From the free-throw line, Missouri's opponents went 21/27, hitting 77% of their shots. The Tigers also conceded 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Commodores vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Commodores have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 74 points per game in these contests.
Missouri has a 0-5 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 71 points per game while allowing 79. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Commodores have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 5-0, while going 1-4 against the spread.