Vanderbilt Commodores vs Texas Longhorns NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/14

The Vanderbilt Commodores take on the Texas Longhorns in a Southeastern Conference game on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The game is set for 9:00 PM ET at the Moody Center in Austin, TX. Vanderbilt enters as the favorite with a spread of -5.5, while Texas is the underdog with a spread of +5.5.

Vanderbilt is ranked #10 in the AP poll and is having a strong season with a perfect 16-0 record. Texas has a record of 10-6 and will look to defend their home court, where they have won 8 of their 11 games. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, making it accessible for fans to watch. The over/under for the game is set at 165.5.

Vanderbilt Commodores vs Texas Longhorns Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Texas Longhorns
  • Venue: Moody Center, Austin TX
  • Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Vanderbilt Spread: -5.5 (-114)
    • Texas Spread: +5.5 (-109)
    • Vanderbilt MoneyLine: -241
    • Texas MoneyLine: +190
    • Over/Under: 165.5 (-110)

Vanderbilt Commodores Team Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores are having a great season. They hold a perfect 16-0 record and are ranked #10 in the AP poll. In their recent games, they won against LSU, Alabama, and South Carolina, showing strong performances both at home and away.

Vanderbilt’s offense is impressive, averaging 93 points per game. They are efficient with a field goal percentage of 50.3%. Tyler Tanner is a key player, scoring 17.2 points per game and helping the team with 87 assists this season.

On defense, the Commodores aim to improve their steals and blocks. They average 9.9 steals and 5.3 blocks per game. Despite this, their strong offense and perfect record make them a tough team to beat.

Texas Longhorns Team Preview

The Texas Longhorns have had a mixed bag of recent performances. They secured a win against Alabama with a score of 92-88. However, they faced setbacks against Tennessee and Mississippi State, losing by 14 and 3 points respectively.

In the 2026 regular season, the Longhorns hold a 10-6 record. They have performed well at home with an 8-3 record. Their overall performance as favorites is strong, winning 6 out of 9 games.

Key players for the Longhorns include Dailyn Swain and Jordan Pope. Swain leads in scoring with an average of 15.8 points per game. Pope contributes with a field goal percentage of 41.2% and 13.1 points per game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, I recommend taking Texas +5.5. Vanderbilt scores 93 points per game, while Texas scores 87.8 points per game. The spread of 5.5 points seems tight given Texas’s strong free-throw game, with 21.1 made per game. This could keep them close against Vanderbilt’s high-scoring offense.

For the over/under, I recommend betting the over at 165.5. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Vanderbilt averaging 93 points and Texas 87.8 points per game. The combined average suggests a total score of 180.8, which is above the line of 165.5, making the over look favorable.