Vanderbilt Commodores vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAB Betting

Vanderbilt Commodores vs Alabama Prediction 1/21/2025

The Vanderbilt Commodores (15-3) travel to face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide (15-3) on Tuesday, January 21st. This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa and televised on SECN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Vanderbilt Commodores vs Alabama Crimson Tide

The Commodores Are Coming Off A Win

Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games

Vanderbilt improved to 15-3 on the season following a 76-75 win over Tennessee on Saturday. The Commodores were +5.5 underdogs going into the game but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

At home, Vanderbilt led 41-35 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 35 points while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 151, going over the pre-game line of 142.5.

The Crimson Tide Are Coming Off A Win

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 went into the game as +2.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to pull off the win and cover the spread.

Alabama led 47-45 at halftime and scored 55 points in the 2nd half while allowing 52. The game’s total points of 199 went over the pre-game O/U line of 178.5.

Commodores Offense Breakdown

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. The Commodores also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.

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 three, while Igor Miličić Jr. and Felix Okpara each contributed 16 points, with Okpara going a perfect 7-for-7 from the field. Zakai Zeigler also scored 16 points and handed out 10 assists.

Crimson Tide Offense Breakdown

Alabama’s offense put up 102 points in their latest game, shooting 44.8% from the field and hitting 38.2% from three-point range, making 13 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.7%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 29 of 34 attempts for 85.3%.

Grant Nelson led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field. Mark Sears added 24 points and 9 assists, despite shooting just 35.3% overall and 33.3% from deep. Otega Oweh contributed 21 points, hitting 57.1% of his shots, while Lamont Butler chipped in 17 points and 8 assists.

Commodores Team Defense

Vanderbilt’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 21 threes, shooting 38%. Vanderbilt also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 84%. The Commodores gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Crimson Tide Team Defense

Despite Vanderbilt’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t hold their opponent under 75 points, allowing them to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, the Commodores gave up 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the three-point line, Vanderbilt’s defense allowed 8 made threes on 21 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 84%.

Commodores vs Crimson Tide Trends

  • 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.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Alabama has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 90 points per game.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Commodores have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
  • As the betting favorite, the Crimson Tide have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Alabama posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

Commodores vs Crimson Tide Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Crimson Tide vs. Crimson Tide matchup, we’re leaning towards the Crimson Tide at -11.5. Although our projections show the Crimson Tide winning 77-71, we suggest placing your bet on the Commodores for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 170.5, and our model projects the Commodores and Crimson Tide to reach a combined total of 148 points. Our bet is on taking the under.


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