Missouri vs Vanderbilt Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Missouri vs Vanderbilt Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, at the Mizzou Arena. Let’s take a look at Missouri Tigers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Pick. 

Can Missouri Build on Last Game?

Two games ago against Auburn, Missouri had some major issues and they ended up losing 84-68. In the last game though, Missouri bounced back in a big way and they were able to secure the 83-67 victory. Guard Tamar Bates had a huge game putting up 20 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. There were five different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. 

Missouri on the season is averaging 85.7 points while thier defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 108th. They have done a good job of getting to the free throw line and they are averaging 21 three throws per game which is the most in college basketball. Mark Mitchell has been the top player for MIssouri this season averaging 13.1 points while shooting 51.1 percent from the field and 25 percent from behind the three point line. 

Can Vanderbilt Bounce Back?

Vanderbilt in the last game faced off against Mississippi State and they didn’t play well enough. Vanderbilt scored only 64 points while the defense gave up 74 points and that led to the defeat. Vanderbilt shot 35.5 percent from the field but only 19.2 percent from deep. In this game if they wnt to find success, they are going to need the defense to step up to really try to put the presure on.  Vanderbilt on the season is averaging 84.6 points while their defense is giving up 67.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while the defense is ranked 75th. They are shooting 47.9 percent which is 56th best in the league. They are averaging 26.1 three point attempts per game which is 73rd in the league. Guard Jason Edwards is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from behind the three point line. There are four different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. 

Why the Vanderbilt Commodores Will Beat the Missouri

Missouri has lost 21 of its last 22 games against Conference opponents.

Vanderbilt has won each of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Missouri has lost the first half in seven of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.

Missouri vs Vanderbilt Prediction

Vanderbilt struggled in the last game but they are going to bounce back in a big way. Vanderbilt is averaging 84.6 points per game overall and although they struggled in the last game they are going to bounce back in a big way here. This Missouri defense I don’t trust and they are going to really struggle in a major way here. Vanderbilt’s offense is going to be too much and they are going to cruise to the cover here.