Vanderbilt Commodores vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25
Betting on today’s Commodores and Crimson Tide game? Catch the action at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL, as the Crimson Tide hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SECN. The over/under for this game is set at 170.5 points, and Alabama is favored by -11.5 vs. Vanderbilt in a Southeastern conference matchup.
VANDERBILT COMMODORES VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores +11.5
This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE VANDERBILT COMMODORES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Crimson Tide.
- Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like Vanderbilt at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 170.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Can the Commodores Pull Off a Road Win?
Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games
The Commodores improved to 15-3 this season with a 76-75 win over Tennessee on Saturday. Vanderbilt, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 151 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.
Vanderbilt led 41-35 at halftime and scored 35 points in the second half while allowing 40. Despite being outscored in the second half, the Commodores held on for the win.
Vanderbilt’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they hit 84.2% of their free throws, going 16-for-19 from the line.
Jason Edwards led the way with 18 points, shooting 60% overall and 50% from deep. Chaz Lanier added 17 points, hitting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc, while Felix Okpara was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 and finishing with 16 points. Zakai Zeigler also contributed 16 points and dished out 10 assists.
Vanderbilt’s defense struggled, giving up 75 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Commodores couldn’t contain the two-point attack, as they allowed 51% shooting on 35 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Vanderbilt’s opponent hit 8 of 21 threes, good for 38%. The Commodores also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws at an 84% clip.
Do the Crimson Tide Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Alabama Crimson Tide Recent Game/Games
Alabama improved to 15-3 on the season with a 102-97 win over Kentucky on Saturday. The Crimson Tide were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.
Alabama led 47-45 at halftime and scored 55 points in the second half while allowing 52. The combined points of 199 went over the pre-game total of 178.5.
Alabama’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points. They shot 44.8% from the field and knocked down 13 threes at a 38.2% clip, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, hitting 29 of 34 attempts for 85.3%.
Grant Nelson led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall. Mark Sears added 24 points and 9 assists, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field. Otega Oweh contributed 21 points, hitting 57.1% of his shots, while Lamont Butler chipped in 17 points and 8 assists.
Alabama’s defense struggled, giving up 97 points on 47% shooting. They allowed 35 field goals on 73 attempts.
The Crimson Tide allowed 11 threes on 27 attempts (40%) and sent the opponent to the line 20 times, where they hit 16 free throws (80%).