Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/7

The Alabama Crimson Tide will play against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. This Southeastern Conference game is set to tip off at 9:00 PM ET and will be shown on ESPN2. The Commodores are the favorites, with a spread of -4.5, while the Crimson Tide are underdogs with a spread of +4.5.

Alabama holds an 11-3 record this season, including 4-2 on the road. They come into the game ranked #13 in the AP poll. Vanderbilt remains unbeaten with a 14-0 record, winning all their home and away games. Ranked #11, the Commodores are favored with a moneyline of -197 compared to Alabama’s +157.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores
• Venue: Memorial Gymnasium (TN), Nashville TN
• Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds: Vanderbilt -4.5 (-110), Alabama +4.5 (-114)
• MoneyLine: Vanderbilt -197, Alabama +157
• Over/Under: 177.5

Alabama Crimson Tide Team Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide is showing strong form this season. With an 11-3 record, they sit among the top teams in the Southeastern Conference. Their recent games include a victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, winning 89-74.

Alabama’s offensive stats are impressive. They score an average of 94.1 points per game, ranking 7th nationally. Their three-point shooting is also notable, with 13.2 made per game, placing them 5th in the country.

Key players like Aden Holloway and Labaron Philon Jr. have been vital to the team’s success. Holloway averages 18.4 points per game, while Philon Jr. contributes 21.5 points. Their performances are crucial as the team looks to maintain its winning streak.

Vanderbilt Commodores Team Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores are having a strong season with an undefeated record of 14-0. They are ranked #11 in the AP poll and play in the Southeastern Conference. At home, they have won all seven games, showing solid performance on their court.

The Commodores score an average of 93.4 points per game, placing them ninth in scoring. They have a high field goal percentage of 51.2, ranking 17th in that category. Their three-point shooting is also effective, with 11.0 made per game, which ranks 21st.

Key players include Tyler Tanner, who averages 16.2 points per game, and Devin McGlockton, who contributes with 7.0 rebounds per game. The team also benefits from the playmaking skills of Duke Miles, who provides 17.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. With such balanced contributions, the Commodores have a strong team effort.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take Alabama +4.5 (-114). Alabama scores 94.1 points per game, ranking 7th, while Vanderbilt scores 93.4 points per game, ranking 9th. With Alabama’s strong offensive stats, they can cover the spread against Vanderbilt.

For the over/under pick, choose the Over 177.5 (-112). Alabama and Vanderbilt both average over 93 points per game, which suggests a high-scoring game. Their combined offensive power makes the over a reasonable choice.