Vanderbilt vs Missouri Prediction 2/18/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Vanderbilt vs Missouri Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 18^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Missouri Tigers Preview

The Missouri Tigers have a 17-8 overall record and a 7-5 record in the SEC. They are coming off an 85-68 home loss against Texas and their previous three games were an 86-85 road loss against Texas A&M, a 78-59 road win against South Carolina and an 84-79 home win against Mississippi State.

Offensively, Missouri averages 80 points per game, while allowing 74.3 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 49% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.6 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.

Mark Mitchell leads Missouri in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 53.9% from the field and 65.1% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.6 rebounds and a team-high 3.4 assists.

Vanderbilt Commodores Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores have a 21-4 overall record and an 8-4 record in the SEC. They are coming off an 82-69 home win against Texas A&M and their previous three games were an 84-76 road win against Auburn, a 92-91 home loss against Oklahoma and a 71-68 home win against Mississippi.

Offensively, Vanderbilt averages 88.4 points per game, while allowing 73.6 points per game defensively. The Commodores shoot with 48% from the field and grab 36.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17 assists per game. They average 5 blocks per game and 8.6 steals per game defensively.

Tyler Tanner leads Vanderbilt in scoring, with an average of 18.3 points per game, while shooting with 47.2% from the field and 85.6% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.4 assists. Devin McGlockton is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.9 per game.

Vanderbilt Commodores @ Missouri Tigers Betting Trends: February 18, 2026

Why the Missouri Tigers will win

• Missouri has won 20 of its last 22 night games at Mizzou Arena.
• The home team has won the first half in nine of the last 11 games between Vanderbilt and Missouri.

Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win

• Vanderbilt has won 20 of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Missouri has lost six of its last seven games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Vanderbilt has won the first half in 20 of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last four night games between Vanderbilt and Missouri have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Four of Vanderbilt’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Missouri ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.2%).
• Missouri ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.4).
• Vanderbilt ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
• Vanderbilt ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.9).

Vanderbilt vs Missouri Prediction

In this Vanderbilt vs Missouri Prediction, Vanderbilt is coming as -4.5 road favorites. Vanderbilt has been the better team this season but both teams are coming into this matchup in very good form, as they are 3-1 and 5-1 in their last 4 and 6 games respectively. Vanderbilt has been much better against the spread, as they are 4-1 ATS in their last 5, while Missouri is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 and have an inferior offense, scoring 8.4 points per game less than their opponents. Take Vanderbilt and lay the points on the road in this one.