Vanderbilt vs Auburn Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Vanderbilt vs Auburn prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 11th at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores are 17-6 (5-5) this year after they defeated Texas by a score of 86-78 in their last game. Vanderbilt trailed 39-35 at halftime, but they scored 51 points in the second half in the win. The Commodores shot 42.3% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 77.3% on free throws in the game. Jaylen Carey led Vanderbilt with 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Tyler Nickel added 17 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Commodores lost to Florida by a score of 86-75 and Oklahoma by a score of 97-67. Vanderbilt has lost three of their last five games and they are currently tied for eighth in the SEC standings with a 5-5 record. Vanderbilt has scored 81.1 points per game and they have allowed 71.9 points per game, while also averaging 35 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. Jason Edwards is averaging 17.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Devin McGlockton is averaging 11.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game this year. Vanderbilt is shooting 46% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 32.9% on three-pointers this season. Vanderbilt will meet Tennessee after this game. 

Auburn Tigers Betting Preview

The Auburn Tigers are 21-2 (9-1) this season after they lost to Florida by a score of 90-81 in their last game. Auburn trailed 48-38 at halftime and they allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 42.9% from the field, 31.8% on three-pointers, and 60.9% on free throws in the game. Miles Kelly led Auburn with 22 points and three rebounds, while Johni Broome added 18 points and 11 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Tigers defeated Oklahoma by a score of 98-70 and Ole Miss by a score of 92-82. Auburn has won 14 of their last 15 games and they are currently tied for first in the SEC standings with a 9-1 record. Auburn has scored 85.0 points per game and they have allowed 67.7 points per game, while also averaging 38.8 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Johni Broome is averaging 18.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this year. Auburn is shooting 48.5% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 37.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Vanderbilt will beat Auburn

• The home team has won each of Vanderbilt’s last eight games.
• Vanderbilt has won the first half in 11 of its last 13 games at Memorial Gymnasium.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Vanderbilt’s last six home games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Each of Auburn’s last five road night games against the Southeastern Conference has produced a total of 161+ points.

Vanderbilt vs Auburn Prediction 

Auburn comes into this matchup with a 21-2 record on the season, but they are coming off of a home loss to Florida last time out. The Tigers are shooting 48.5% from the field this year and they are scoring 85 points per game, but their defense has allowed 82+ points in two of their last three. Vanderbilt has lost three of their last five games, but they did beat Texas and Kentucky in their last two home games. The Commodores are shooting 46% from the field and they are scoring over 81 points per game this year. Vanderbilt has struggled on defense at times this season, allowing 86+ points in three of their last five games. Auburn is the better team in this matchup, but Vanderbilt has been outstanding at home in their last four home games. Take the points with the Commodores here.