Tennessee vs Vanderbilt Prediction 3/13/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Tennessee vs Vanderbilt Prediction for this SEC Quarterfinal on Friday, March 13^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Vanderbilt Commodores Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores have a 24-7 overall record and an 11-7 record in the SEC conference. They are coming off an 86-82 road win against Tennessee and their previous three games were an 89-86 road win against Ole Miss, a 91-77 road loss against Kentucky and an 88-80 win against Georgia.

Offensively, Vanderbilt averages 86.9 points per game, while allowing 75.1 points per game defensively. The Commodores shoot with 48% from the field and grab 35.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.4 assists per game. They average 4.7 blocks per game and 8.3 steals per game defensively.

Tyler Tanner leads Vanderbilt in scoring, with an average of 19.2 points per game, while shooting with 49.5% from the field and 85.3% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.2 assists. Devin McGlockton is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.9 per game.

Tennessee Volunteers Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers have a 22-10 overall record and an 11-7 record in the SEC conference. They are coming off a 72-62 win against Auburn and their previous three games were an 86-82 loss against Vanderbilt, a 78-59 road win against South Carolina and a 71-69 loss against Alabama.

Offensively, Tennessee averages 79.8 points per game, while allowing 69.2 points per game defensively. The Volunteers shoot with 47% from the field and grab 42.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.1 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 7.6 steals per game defensively.

Ja’Kobi Gillespie leads Tennessee in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game, while shooting with 40% from the field and 81.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.6 assists. Nate Ament is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.4 per game.

Tennessee Volunteers @ Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Trends: March 13, 2026

Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win

• Vanderbilt has won seven of its last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Tennessee has lost five of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents at Bridgestone Arena.
• Tennessee has lost the first half in each of its last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win

• Vanderbilt has lost each of its last six Conference Tournament day games.
• Tennessee has won 16 of its last 19 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Vanderbilt has lost the first half in each of its last five day games at Bridgestone Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Vanderbilt’s last nine games have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Five of Tennessee’s last six games have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Vanderbilt ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (86.9).
• Vanderbilt ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.3%).
• Tennessee ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (59.2%).
• Tennessee is one of only four teams to reach the Elite 8 in each of its last two NCAA Tournament appearances.

Tennessee vs Vanderbilt Prediction

In this Tennessee vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Vanderbilt is coming as -1.5 favorites. Vanderbilt had a better overall record both straight up and against the spread this season but is just 3-3 in its last 6 games and 2-4 against the spread. Tennessee has lost three of its last five games and both teams split wins in their two regular season meetings but Vanderbilt has 8 wins away from home and has the 18^th-best offense in the country, so I expect them to get the job done in this one.